We design places for life. All life.

SLA is an internationally renowned nature-based design studio. For 30 years, we have designed some of the most notable public spaces and masterplans in the world.

Our work solves the biggest challenges facing our Earth today: From climate crisis and biological mass extinction to social inequality and the growing gap between humans and nature.

WE HELP PEOPLE, CITIES, AND NATURE
We design cities, public space, and nature on all scales: From city-wide masterplans to neighborhood pocket parks. From national biodiversity strategies to local citizens’ engagement processes.

In all our projects we deliver world-class and pioneering nature-based design solutions to the benefit of people, clients, cities, businesses, governments – and nature itself.

A HUB OF CREATIVITY AND SCIENCE
We are an interdisciplinary collective of people working within the trinity of nature, people, and design. 

Together, we consist of three offices, more than 15 nationalities, and 130 landscape architects, biologists, anthropologists, city planners, lighting designers, microclimate specialists, architects, planting experts, urban designers, ecologists, PhDs, safety experts, and forest engineers.

OUR APPROACH
We believe in a distinctly interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to making livable and sustainable places. We combine deep anthropological knowledge and rigorous biological research with award-winning design expertise and high artistic ambitions.

As our client and collaborator, we bring you along on our journey and invite you to join our mission, challenge our thinking, and expand our horizons. Together we learn, together we grow, and together we create the best possible places for life.

The results are poetic and sensuous projects that solve today’s biggest urban challenges, provide unique value for our clients, create genuine life quality for all, and put all things living – people, cities, animals, and plants – first.

Architecture

Parks

SLA's headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark

Mike Ameko Lippert

Agnes Bjørløw Skjærlund

Bo Danielsen

Kristoffer Holm Pedersen

Kjersti Wikstrøm

Lisbeth Johansen

Julie Linke Bank

Laura Myllyluoma

Diana Cruz

Sebastian Andersen

Bjørn Ginman

Anders Juul Jensen

Alexander Coulson Baird

Cecilie Overgaard Rasmussen

The Architecture and Urban Planning team at SLA brings together a diverse group of professionals, including architects, urban planners, and designers. This team is responsible for creating innovative, nature-based design solutions that address the most pressing challenges of today, such as climate change and social inequality. By working on projects that range from city-wide masterplans to local neighborhood parks, they blend anthropological insights with biological research to develop sustainable and livable spaces that prioritize the well-being of people, cities, and nature.

Architecture and Urban Planning

The Landscape Architecture Team at SLA is dedicated to designing innovative, nature-based public spaces and masterplans that address the most pressing environmental and social challenges of our time. By integrating deep anthropological insights and rigorous biological research with cutting-edge design, the team creates livable, sustainable, and poetic places that enhance the quality of life for people, cities, and the natural world. Consisting of landscape architects, planting specialists, urban planners, and project managers, the team collaborates to deliver pioneering solutions that foster harmony between humans and nature on all scales, from neighborhood parks to expansive urban masterplans.

Landscape Architecture Team

The Office Support Team at SLA is vital for maintaining the smooth operation of our interdisciplinary design studio. This team handles administrative duties, manages schedules, assists with communication logistics, and ensures the efficient functioning of day-to-day office activities. By supporting the diverse needs of our creative and scientific professionals, the Office Support Team enables SLA to focus on designing sustainable, nature-based solutions that address global challenges.

Office Support Team

The Biology Team at SLA conducts rigorous biological research and analysis to inform the design of nature-based solutions for urban and public spaces. Their expertise ensures that projects enhance biodiversity, promote ecological balance, and address environmental challenges such as climate crisis and biological mass extinction. Working closely with other interdisciplinary teams, they integrate scientific insights into sustainable and resilient design strategies that benefit both people and nature.

Biology Team

The Business Development team at SLA focuses on identifying and fostering growth opportunities, securing new projects, and building strong relationships with clients and partners. They work to expand the company’s influence in nature-based design by developing strategic partnerships, conducting market research, and driving proposals that align with SLA’s mission to create sustainable and livable places. Their efforts ensure ongoing success and innovation in designing world-class public spaces and masterplans.

SLA

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Teams

Architecture and Urban Planning

Landscape Architecture Team

Office Support Team

Biology Team

Business Development

Offices

SLA

Org chart

Teams

Architecture and Urban Planning

Landscape Architecture Team

Office Support Team

Biology Team

Business Development

Offices

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