27.01.2025
Pickering to be transferred into Rouge National Urban Park
We are beyond thrilled to share that the Government of Canada today announced the transfer of the Pickering Lands into an Expanded Rouge National Urban Park.
The amazing result of 50 years of public advocacy from indigenous groups and local communities, the transfer will create 114 square kilometers of coherent national parklands – and the largest urban park in North America.
“This initiative has the potential to be a global example of balancing farmland, nature, and rural development. Some of the former farmland will be restored to natural landscapes around the area’s ravines, with only minor development in areas where existing infrastructure is already present. It’s all about showing respect for the land.”
— Rasmus Astrup, Design Principal & Senior Partner
A big congratulations to the thousands of people who have worked for decades to make this dream come true. And thanks to our broad coalition of partners with whom we have been so lucky to collaborate on crafting the shared vision for this new, amazing national park for all.
Read more about our Shared Vision for The Rouge National Urban Park here.
31.01.2025
Grønningen-Bispeparken wins Årets Arne 2025
We are incredibly proud and delighted to share that our Grønningen-Bispeparken has won Årets Arne 2025 – the most prestigious architecture award given by the Danish Architecture Association (Arkitektforeningen) in Copenhagen.
22.01.2025
New book: Critique of the Aesthetic Sense of Nature
We are pleased to present ‘Critique of the Aesthetic Sense of Nature’ – the new book by SLA founding partner Stig L. Andersson.
13.12.2024
1 Undershaft planning consent granted
We are delighted to share that the City of London Corporation’s Planning Applications Sub-Committee has resolved to grant consent for 1 Undershaft – the new landmark offering exceptional rooftop terraces and a social and cultural public realm for the City of London.