12.03.2025
SLA shortlisted to reimagine the Runway at YZD
We are super excited to share that we have been shortlisted for The Runway at YZD Design Competition in Downsview, Toronto – along with a strong field consisting of CCxA, Field Operations, MVVA, and Sasaki selected amongst 47 international applicants.
The Runway at YZD presents a rare opportunity to transform the 2.1 km former Downsview Runway into a defining, iconic public space at the heart of Toronto’s evolving urban landscape and the signature feature of the 370-acres YZD development.
“The Runway must become an extraordinary centrepiece for the YZD, a magnet for the region, and a bold statement to the world. By turning its transportation infrastructure into social infrastructure, we can transform The Runway into a whole new form of public space encompassing all the social, ecological, historical, creative, and deeply human experiences and values of the YZD”
— Rasmus Astrup, Design Principal & Partner
We are honoured to continue our work with Downsview since winning the international framework competition as Lead Landscape Architects in 2019.
We cannot wait to explore this transformative project together with client Northcrest and our amazing team: Gehl, PCA-Stream, Trophic Design, AKT II, AOA, Art+Public, HR&A, and Level Playing Field.
Read more about The Runway at YZD competition here.
13.04.2025
SLA inaugurates UAE Pavilion Landscape at Osaka 2025 Expo
We are very proud to share that Sunday April 13, we inaugurated the UAE Pavilion landscape at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Kansai.
09.04.2025
SLA wins 150 ha Trafford Wharfside masterplan in Manchester
We are thrilled to share that we – together with Allies & Morrison, Civic, and JLL – have been awarded the task of creating a strategic masterplan for one of the UK’s largest urban development projects: The transformation of the 150-hectare, £4.2 billion Wharfside district around Manchester United’s legendary Old Trafford stadium.
03.04.2025
David Crombie Park wins Pineapples Award
We are very proud that our David Crombie Park Revitalization has won the coveted The Pineapples Award – the UK’s premier award celebrating excellence in placemaking.