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As landscape architects, the land is our canvas. #WLAM2023 #worldlandscapearchitecturemonth #landarchdaily #landarch #landscapearchitecture

📍LCol. William G. Barker, VC Park — Ottawa, ON.

A 0.32ha ceremonial parkette honouring the RCAF legacy and the rich Indigenous heritage of Algonquin territory, overlooking the Ottawa River.

Designed in partnership with the Algonquins of Ontario and the RCAF, every element — from the runway-inspired interlock to the river pathway and ethnobotanical plantings — tells a story of place, memory, and community.
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#WorldLandscapeArchitectureMonth #WLAM #LandscapeArchitecture #Ottawa OttawaParks PublicSpaces UrbanDesign NakDesignStrategies AlgonquinTerritory RCAF IndigenousDesign ReconciliationThroughDesign CivicSpaces Parks NativeGarden

📍LCol. William G. Barker, VC Park — Ottawa, ON.

A 0.32ha ceremonial parkette honouring the RCAF legacy and the rich Indigenous heritage of Algonquin territory, overlooking the Ottawa River.

Designed in partnership with the Algonquins of Ontario and the RCAF, every element — from the runway-inspired interlock to the river pathway and ethnobotanical plantings — tells a story of place, memory, and community.
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#WorldLandscapeArchitectureMonth #WLAM #LandscapeArchitecture #Ottawa OttawaParks PublicSpaces UrbanDesign NakDesignStrategies AlgonquinTerritory RCAF IndigenousDesign ReconciliationThroughDesign CivicSpaces Parks NativeGarden

📍LCol. William G. Barker, VC Park — Ottawa, ON.

A 0.32ha ceremonial parkette honouring the RCAF legacy and the rich Indigenous heritage of Algonquin territory, overlooking the Ottawa River.

Designed in partnership with the Algonquins of Ontario and the RCAF, every element — from the runway-inspired interlock to the river pathway and ethnobotanical plantings — tells a story of place, memory, and community.
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#WorldLandscapeArchitectureMonth #WLAM #LandscapeArchitecture #Ottawa OttawaParks PublicSpaces UrbanDesign NakDesignStrategies AlgonquinTerritory RCAF IndigenousDesign ReconciliationThroughDesign CivicSpaces Parks NativeGarden

📍LCol. William G. Barker, VC Park — Ottawa, ON.

A 0.32ha ceremonial parkette honouring the RCAF legacy and the rich Indigenous heritage of Algonquin territory, overlooking the Ottawa River.

Designed in partnership with the Algonquins of Ontario and the RCAF, every element — from the runway-inspired interlock to the river pathway and ethnobotanical plantings — tells a story of place, memory, and community.
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#WorldLandscapeArchitectureMonth #WLAM #LandscapeArchitecture #Ottawa OttawaParks PublicSpaces UrbanDesign NakDesignStrategies AlgonquinTerritory RCAF IndigenousDesign ReconciliationThroughDesign CivicSpaces Parks NativeGarden

📍LCol. William G. Barker, VC Park — Ottawa, ON.

A 0.32ha ceremonial parkette honouring the RCAF legacy and the rich Indigenous heritage of Algonquin territory, overlooking the Ottawa River.

Designed in partnership with the Algonquins of Ontario and the RCAF, every element — from the runway-inspired interlock to the river pathway and ethnobotanical plantings — tells a story of place, memory, and community.
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#WorldLandscapeArchitectureMonth #WLAM #LandscapeArchitecture #Ottawa OttawaParks PublicSpaces UrbanDesign NakDesignStrategies AlgonquinTerritory RCAF IndigenousDesign ReconciliationThroughDesign CivicSpaces Parks NativeGarden

📍LCol. William G. Barker, VC Park — Ottawa, ON.

A 0.32ha ceremonial parkette honouring the RCAF legacy and the rich Indigenous heritage of Algonquin territory, overlooking the Ottawa River.

Designed in partnership with the Algonquins of Ontario and the RCAF, every element — from the runway-inspired interlock to the river pathway and ethnobotanical plantings — tells a story of place, memory, and community.
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#WorldLandscapeArchitectureMonth #WLAM #LandscapeArchitecture #Ottawa OttawaParks PublicSpaces UrbanDesign NakDesignStrategies AlgonquinTerritory RCAF IndigenousDesign ReconciliationThroughDesign CivicSpaces Parks NativeGarden

📍LCol. William G. Barker, VC Park — Ottawa, ON.

A 0.32ha ceremonial parkette honouring the RCAF legacy and the rich Indigenous heritage of Algonquin territory, overlooking the Ottawa River.

Designed in partnership with the Algonquins of Ontario and the RCAF, every element — from the runway-inspired interlock to the river pathway and ethnobotanical plantings — tells a story of place, memory, and community.
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#WorldLandscapeArchitectureMonth #WLAM #LandscapeArchitecture #Ottawa OttawaParks PublicSpaces UrbanDesign NakDesignStrategies AlgonquinTerritory RCAF IndigenousDesign ReconciliationThroughDesign CivicSpaces Parks NativeGarden

NAK Design Strategies supported the renewal of the Varsity Field and Back Campus Fields at the University of Toronto—evaluating existing turf systems, coordinating targeted shock pad repairs, developing grade beam solutions, and guiding turf selection and procurement. The work also explored emerging dry-turf technologies to support long-term performance and reduced water use across these high-use varsity and community fields.
#wlam #landscapearchitecture #nakdesignstrategies

📍Shaganappi Golf Course, Calgary, AB

Golf courses are living documents, and we are privileged to help write the next chapter.

At Shaganappi, in partnership with @oc_golf_design , every bunker redesign was a considered decision, precision drainage, advanced liner systems, and digital site modelling working together to make each contour feel both timeless and unmistakably current.

This is what landscape architecture brings to the game: the ability to honour a course’s character while quietly making it better. #WLAM #WLAM2026 #landscapearchitecture

📍Shaganappi Golf Course, Calgary, AB

Golf courses are living documents, and we are privileged to help write the next chapter.

At Shaganappi, in partnership with @oc_golf_design , every bunker redesign was a considered decision, precision drainage, advanced liner systems, and digital site modelling working together to make each contour feel both timeless and unmistakably current.

This is what landscape architecture brings to the game: the ability to honour a course’s character while quietly making it better. #WLAM #WLAM2026 #landscapearchitecture

📍Shaganappi Golf Course, Calgary, AB

Golf courses are living documents, and we are privileged to help write the next chapter.

At Shaganappi, in partnership with @oc_golf_design , every bunker redesign was a considered decision, precision drainage, advanced liner systems, and digital site modelling working together to make each contour feel both timeless and unmistakably current.

This is what landscape architecture brings to the game: the ability to honour a course’s character while quietly making it better. #WLAM #WLAM2026 #landscapearchitecture

📍Shaganappi Golf Course, Calgary, AB

Golf courses are living documents, and we are privileged to help write the next chapter.

At Shaganappi, in partnership with @oc_golf_design , every bunker redesign was a considered decision, precision drainage, advanced liner systems, and digital site modelling working together to make each contour feel both timeless and unmistakably current.

This is what landscape architecture brings to the game: the ability to honour a course’s character while quietly making it better. #WLAM #WLAM2026 #landscapearchitecture

📍Shaganappi Golf Course, Calgary, AB

Golf courses are living documents, and we are privileged to help write the next chapter.

At Shaganappi, in partnership with @oc_golf_design , every bunker redesign was a considered decision, precision drainage, advanced liner systems, and digital site modelling working together to make each contour feel both timeless and unmistakably current.

This is what landscape architecture brings to the game: the ability to honour a course’s character while quietly making it better. #WLAM #WLAM2026 #landscapearchitecture

📍Shaganappi Golf Course, Calgary, AB

Golf courses are living documents, and we are privileged to help write the next chapter.

At Shaganappi, in partnership with @oc_golf_design , every bunker redesign was a considered decision, precision drainage, advanced liner systems, and digital site modelling working together to make each contour feel both timeless and unmistakably current.

This is what landscape architecture brings to the game: the ability to honour a course’s character while quietly making it better. #WLAM #WLAM2026 #landscapearchitecture

📍Shaganappi Golf Course, Calgary, AB

Golf courses are living documents, and we are privileged to help write the next chapter.

At Shaganappi, in partnership with @oc_golf_design , every bunker redesign was a considered decision, precision drainage, advanced liner systems, and digital site modelling working together to make each contour feel both timeless and unmistakably current.

This is what landscape architecture brings to the game: the ability to honour a course’s character while quietly making it better. #WLAM #WLAM2026 #landscapearchitecture

📍Shaganappi Golf Course, Calgary, AB

Golf courses are living documents, and we are privileged to help write the next chapter.

At Shaganappi, in partnership with @oc_golf_design , every bunker redesign was a considered decision, precision drainage, advanced liner systems, and digital site modelling working together to make each contour feel both timeless and unmistakably current.

This is what landscape architecture brings to the game: the ability to honour a course’s character while quietly making it better. #WLAM #WLAM2026 #landscapearchitecture

📍Shaganappi Golf Course, Calgary, AB

Golf courses are living documents, and we are privileged to help write the next chapter.

At Shaganappi, in partnership with @oc_golf_design , every bunker redesign was a considered decision, precision drainage, advanced liner systems, and digital site modelling working together to make each contour feel both timeless and unmistakably current.

This is what landscape architecture brings to the game: the ability to honour a course’s character while quietly making it better. #WLAM #WLAM2026 #landscapearchitecture

📍Shaganappi Golf Course, Calgary, AB

Golf courses are living documents, and we are privileged to help write the next chapter.

At Shaganappi, in partnership with @oc_golf_design , every bunker redesign was a considered decision, precision drainage, advanced liner systems, and digital site modelling working together to make each contour feel both timeless and unmistakably current.

This is what landscape architecture brings to the game: the ability to honour a course’s character while quietly making it better. #WLAM #WLAM2026 #landscapearchitecture

Highlighting projects that shape resilient and functional environments.
Aerial view of a Mattamy site in Pickering.

#wlam #landscapearchitecture #nakdesignstrategies

A full office and a lot in motion - ideas shared, projects evolving, and landscapes taking shape.

Announcing our Project of the Month for March 2026: The Indigenous Hub, Toronto. 🌿🏙️

We are honored to recognize the Indigenous Hub not only for its architectural excellence but for its role as a vital ecosystem for healing, education, and reconciliation.

Located in Toronto’s Canary District, this project is far more than a collection of buildings. It is a powerful statement of Indigenous self-determination and inclusive urbanism. By reclaiming a long-vacant site for ceremony and community, the Hub redefines how a city can build from the land toward a shared future.

From the restorative design of the Anishnawbe Health Toronto Community Health Centre to the integration of Miziwe Biik Training Institute, this project serves as a blueprint for soulful, community-first development.

#Architecture #Urbanism #IndigenousDesign #Toronto #Sustainability #ProjectOfTheMonth #Reconciliation #CommunityDevelopment #formathemagazine #forma

Announcing our Project of the Month for March 2026: The Indigenous Hub, Toronto. 🌿🏙️

We are honored to recognize the Indigenous Hub not only for its architectural excellence but for its role as a vital ecosystem for healing, education, and reconciliation.

Located in Toronto’s Canary District, this project is far more than a collection of buildings. It is a powerful statement of Indigenous self-determination and inclusive urbanism. By reclaiming a long-vacant site for ceremony and community, the Hub redefines how a city can build from the land toward a shared future.

From the restorative design of the Anishnawbe Health Toronto Community Health Centre to the integration of Miziwe Biik Training Institute, this project serves as a blueprint for soulful, community-first development.

#Architecture #Urbanism #IndigenousDesign #Toronto #Sustainability #ProjectOfTheMonth #Reconciliation #CommunityDevelopment #formathemagazine #forma

Weaving Tradition into the Skyline 🌿🏙️

Toronto’s skyline is changing, and this time, it’s rooted in history. The new Indigenous Hub in the Canary District is more than just a development—it’s a "grounded return."

From façades inspired by traditional jingle dresses and birch bark to a layout that honors the morning sun and the movement of water, every inch of this 2.4-acre site tells a story of resilience and healing.

Highlights of the Hub:
✨ Anishnawbe Health Toronto: A new home for holistic healing combining traditional and Western medicine.
✨ Miziwe Biik Training Institute: A space for future generations to grow and succeed.
✨ "In Equilibrium": A stunning 28-foot art installation by Ludovic Boney that serves as a gateway to the community.

This is what reconciliation looks like in our urban fabric. 🧡

Pictures by @riley_s_photo

#IndigenousHub #TorontoArchitecture #IndigenizeTheCity #Placemaking #AnishnawbeHealth #CanaryDistrict #UrbanDesign

Weaving Tradition into the Skyline 🌿🏙️

Toronto’s skyline is changing, and this time, it’s rooted in history. The new Indigenous Hub in the Canary District is more than just a development—it’s a "grounded return."

From façades inspired by traditional jingle dresses and birch bark to a layout that honors the morning sun and the movement of water, every inch of this 2.4-acre site tells a story of resilience and healing.

Highlights of the Hub:
✨ Anishnawbe Health Toronto: A new home for holistic healing combining traditional and Western medicine.
✨ Miziwe Biik Training Institute: A space for future generations to grow and succeed.
✨ "In Equilibrium": A stunning 28-foot art installation by Ludovic Boney that serves as a gateway to the community.

This is what reconciliation looks like in our urban fabric. 🧡

Pictures by @riley_s_photo

#IndigenousHub #TorontoArchitecture #IndigenizeTheCity #Placemaking #AnishnawbeHealth #CanaryDistrict #UrbanDesign

Weaving Tradition into the Skyline 🌿🏙️

Toronto’s skyline is changing, and this time, it’s rooted in history. The new Indigenous Hub in the Canary District is more than just a development—it’s a "grounded return."

From façades inspired by traditional jingle dresses and birch bark to a layout that honors the morning sun and the movement of water, every inch of this 2.4-acre site tells a story of resilience and healing.

Highlights of the Hub:
✨ Anishnawbe Health Toronto: A new home for holistic healing combining traditional and Western medicine.
✨ Miziwe Biik Training Institute: A space for future generations to grow and succeed.
✨ "In Equilibrium": A stunning 28-foot art installation by Ludovic Boney that serves as a gateway to the community.

This is what reconciliation looks like in our urban fabric. 🧡

Pictures by @riley_s_photo

#IndigenousHub #TorontoArchitecture #IndigenizeTheCity #Placemaking #AnishnawbeHealth #CanaryDistrict #UrbanDesign

Weaving Tradition into the Skyline 🌿🏙️

Toronto’s skyline is changing, and this time, it’s rooted in history. The new Indigenous Hub in the Canary District is more than just a development—it’s a "grounded return."

From façades inspired by traditional jingle dresses and birch bark to a layout that honors the morning sun and the movement of water, every inch of this 2.4-acre site tells a story of resilience and healing.

Highlights of the Hub:
✨ Anishnawbe Health Toronto: A new home for holistic healing combining traditional and Western medicine.
✨ Miziwe Biik Training Institute: A space for future generations to grow and succeed.
✨ "In Equilibrium": A stunning 28-foot art installation by Ludovic Boney that serves as a gateway to the community.

This is what reconciliation looks like in our urban fabric. 🧡

Pictures by @riley_s_photo

#IndigenousHub #TorontoArchitecture #IndigenizeTheCity #Placemaking #AnishnawbeHealth #CanaryDistrict #UrbanDesign

Weaving Tradition into the Skyline 🌿🏙️

Toronto’s skyline is changing, and this time, it’s rooted in history. The new Indigenous Hub in the Canary District is more than just a development—it’s a "grounded return."

From façades inspired by traditional jingle dresses and birch bark to a layout that honors the morning sun and the movement of water, every inch of this 2.4-acre site tells a story of resilience and healing.

Highlights of the Hub:
✨ Anishnawbe Health Toronto: A new home for holistic healing combining traditional and Western medicine.
✨ Miziwe Biik Training Institute: A space for future generations to grow and succeed.
✨ "In Equilibrium": A stunning 28-foot art installation by Ludovic Boney that serves as a gateway to the community.

This is what reconciliation looks like in our urban fabric. 🧡

Pictures by @riley_s_photo

#IndigenousHub #TorontoArchitecture #IndigenizeTheCity #Placemaking #AnishnawbeHealth #CanaryDistrict #UrbanDesign

Weaving Tradition into the Skyline 🌿🏙️

Toronto’s skyline is changing, and this time, it’s rooted in history. The new Indigenous Hub in the Canary District is more than just a development—it’s a "grounded return."

From façades inspired by traditional jingle dresses and birch bark to a layout that honors the morning sun and the movement of water, every inch of this 2.4-acre site tells a story of resilience and healing.

Highlights of the Hub:
✨ Anishnawbe Health Toronto: A new home for holistic healing combining traditional and Western medicine.
✨ Miziwe Biik Training Institute: A space for future generations to grow and succeed.
✨ "In Equilibrium": A stunning 28-foot art installation by Ludovic Boney that serves as a gateway to the community.

This is what reconciliation looks like in our urban fabric. 🧡

Pictures by @riley_s_photo

#IndigenousHub #TorontoArchitecture #IndigenizeTheCity #Placemaking #AnishnawbeHealth #CanaryDistrict #UrbanDesign

The organic design element of the plant beds takes inspiration from riverbeds and are reminiscent of water flowing around rocks in a stream. Similar to how water meanders in a stream, pedestrians will organically flow throughout the space and integrate with the natural elements.

Landscape Architect: @nakdesign
Architect: @knymhinc
Civil Engineer: @dselengineering
Contractor: @geoscapecontracting
Builder: @mattamyhomes

The organic design element of the plant beds takes inspiration from riverbeds and are reminiscent of water flowing around rocks in a stream. Similar to how water meanders in a stream, pedestrians will organically flow throughout the space and integrate with the natural elements.

Landscape Architect: @nakdesign
Architect: @knymhinc
Civil Engineer: @dselengineering
Contractor: @geoscapecontracting
Builder: @mattamyhomes

The organic design element of the plant beds takes inspiration from riverbeds and are reminiscent of water flowing around rocks in a stream. Similar to how water meanders in a stream, pedestrians will organically flow throughout the space and integrate with the natural elements.

Landscape Architect: @nakdesign
Architect: @knymhinc
Civil Engineer: @dselengineering
Contractor: @geoscapecontracting
Builder: @mattamyhomes

The organic design element of the plant beds takes inspiration from riverbeds and are reminiscent of water flowing around rocks in a stream. Similar to how water meanders in a stream, pedestrians will organically flow throughout the space and integrate with the natural elements.

Landscape Architect: @nakdesign
Architect: @knymhinc
Civil Engineer: @dselengineering
Contractor: @geoscapecontracting
Builder: @mattamyhomes

The organic design element of the plant beds takes inspiration from riverbeds and are reminiscent of water flowing around rocks in a stream. Similar to how water meanders in a stream, pedestrians will organically flow throughout the space and integrate with the natural elements.

Landscape Architect: @nakdesign
Architect: @knymhinc
Civil Engineer: @dselengineering
Contractor: @geoscapecontracting
Builder: @mattamyhomes

Happy Holidays from all of us at NAK! Wishing you a joyful season and a prosperous New Year.

✨ Card designed by NAK’s very own Grace Doiron.

📍Flemingdon Park - Toronto, ON

The Flemingdon Park playground redevelopment transforms a well-used community green space into a fully accessible, inclusive destination for play and gathering. Centered on equity and everyday delight, the design pairs whimsical, universally accessible play elements with generous seating, shade, and durable, low-maintenance materials that celebrate the area’s vibrant cultural fabric.

🌿 Project Team
Hank Deenen Landscaping Limited (@deenenland)
Openspace Solutions
Jambette Playground Equipment inc. (@jambette_inc)
Kuntz Forestry Consulting Inc.
MJS Consultants Inc.
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#landscapearchitecture #parkdesign #accessibleparks #torontoparks

📍Flemingdon Park - Toronto, ON

The Flemingdon Park playground redevelopment transforms a well-used community green space into a fully accessible, inclusive destination for play and gathering. Centered on equity and everyday delight, the design pairs whimsical, universally accessible play elements with generous seating, shade, and durable, low-maintenance materials that celebrate the area’s vibrant cultural fabric.

🌿 Project Team
Hank Deenen Landscaping Limited (@deenenland)
Openspace Solutions
Jambette Playground Equipment inc. (@jambette_inc)
Kuntz Forestry Consulting Inc.
MJS Consultants Inc.
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#landscapearchitecture #parkdesign #accessibleparks #torontoparks

📍Flemingdon Park - Toronto, ON

The Flemingdon Park playground redevelopment transforms a well-used community green space into a fully accessible, inclusive destination for play and gathering. Centered on equity and everyday delight, the design pairs whimsical, universally accessible play elements with generous seating, shade, and durable, low-maintenance materials that celebrate the area’s vibrant cultural fabric.

🌿 Project Team
Hank Deenen Landscaping Limited (@deenenland)
Openspace Solutions
Jambette Playground Equipment inc. (@jambette_inc)
Kuntz Forestry Consulting Inc.
MJS Consultants Inc.
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#landscapearchitecture #parkdesign #accessibleparks #torontoparks

📍Flemingdon Park - Toronto, ON

The Flemingdon Park playground redevelopment transforms a well-used community green space into a fully accessible, inclusive destination for play and gathering. Centered on equity and everyday delight, the design pairs whimsical, universally accessible play elements with generous seating, shade, and durable, low-maintenance materials that celebrate the area’s vibrant cultural fabric.

🌿 Project Team
Hank Deenen Landscaping Limited (@deenenland)
Openspace Solutions
Jambette Playground Equipment inc. (@jambette_inc)
Kuntz Forestry Consulting Inc.
MJS Consultants Inc.
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#landscapearchitecture #parkdesign #accessibleparks #torontoparks

📍Flemingdon Park - Toronto, ON

The Flemingdon Park playground redevelopment transforms a well-used community green space into a fully accessible, inclusive destination for play and gathering. Centered on equity and everyday delight, the design pairs whimsical, universally accessible play elements with generous seating, shade, and durable, low-maintenance materials that celebrate the area’s vibrant cultural fabric.

🌿 Project Team
Hank Deenen Landscaping Limited (@deenenland)
Openspace Solutions
Jambette Playground Equipment inc. (@jambette_inc)
Kuntz Forestry Consulting Inc.
MJS Consultants Inc.
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#landscapearchitecture #parkdesign #accessibleparks #torontoparks

OAA’s landscape design competition.

This is one of our favourite shots of @nakdesign’ s landscape design for the OAA Headquarters!