Baljon landschapsarchitecten

What Baljon landschapsarchitecten does

Baljon landschapsarchitecten is a Dutch landscape architecture and urban design firm founded in 1985 and headquartered in Amsterdam. The firm delivers professional design services across a broad portfolio of typologies — masterplans, campus landscapes, public space, parks, infrastructure and mobility corridors, waterfronts, urban transformation sites, gardens and roof gardens, and bridges and objects — serving Dutch municipalities, national agencies including Rijkswaterstaat, ProRail, and Rijksvastgoedbedrijf, and major real estate developers such as BPD, CTP, Hyundai Development Company, AM wonen, and Karle Infra. Its portfolio spans the Netherlands and internationally across Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Jordan, India, and South Korea, with flagship commissions including Hoogwatergeul Veessen Wapenveld (80 ha), I'Park City Suwon (7,000 apartments), Karle Town Centre Bangalore (1 million m²), and Stadstuin Kempkensberg Groningen (German Design Award 2019).

The firm's technical specialisations centre on climate-adaptive design, integrated water management (retention, purification, reuse), biodiversity-driven planting strategies, and the translation of complex or constrained sites — brownfields, former military airfields, refugee camps, floodplains — into ecologically rich public landscapes. Proprietary design features documented in the portfolio include a radial wind-shield pattern with ivy-clad screens (Kempkensberg), a perforated-steel bridge balustrade with integrated LED lighting (Golvende Brug), and high-water channel hydraulics with flap-gate inlet structures (Veessen Wapenveld). The firm has received multiple awards including German Design Award 2019, Nederlandse Bouwprijs 2019, Betonprijs 2017, VAG-pluim 2016, Clay Paver Award 2020, and Best Business Park 2011 (Czech Republic).

Baljon operates as a private professional services firm generating revenue through project-by-project design fees procured via competitive tendering — open calls, development competitions, negotiated tenders, and European public procurement. The firm collaborates in multi-disciplinary consortia with leading Dutch and international architects including UNStudio, KCAP, Studio 8, CePeZed, and Jo Coenen. It is independently owned, with no parent company, no external investors, and no funding rounds disclosed. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and there is no published rate card.

Name

Baljon landschapsarchitecten

Legal name

Baljon landschapsarchitecten

Website

https://baljon.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Baljon landschapsarchitecten is a Dutch landscape architecture and urban design firm founded in 1985 in Amsterdam, delivering masterplans, public space, campuses, and climate-adaptive landscape projects for government clients and real estate developers across 8+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Architecture Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (541320), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial Landscape Design & Installation (HSAIABAJ), Landscape Construction Project Management & General Contracting (HSAIABAK), Historic Preservation & Conservation Planning (BPAHAKAH)

Keywords

• Landscape architecture
• Urban design
• Masterplan services
• Public space design
• Climate-adaptive design

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Landscape Architecture Design Services: Baljon provides landscape architecture and urban design services on a project-by-project basis. Revenue is generated through professional design fees for masterplanning, schematic design, preliminary design, and final design of public and private outdoor spaces, campuses, parks, infrastructure corridors, and urban transformation areas.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Baljon landschapsarchitecten is a Dutch landscape architecture firm that delivers professional landscape architecture and urban design services for public and private outdoor spaces. The firm provides masterplanning, schematic design, preliminary design, and final design for campuses, parks, public spaces, infrastructure corridors, waterfronts, urban transformation areas, and rooftop gardens, integrating climate-adaptive design, water management, and biodiversity enhancement. Projects range from private gardens to large-scale international urban developments commissioned by government bodies, real estate developers, and international organizations.

Product overview

Baljon landschapsarchitecten is a Dutch landscape architecture firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of design services organized by typology: Masterplan Services (strategic planning for urban developments), Campus Design (educational and corporate campuses), Public Space Design (squares, promenades, streetscapes), Landscape Architecture (parks, gardens, natural landscapes), Infrastructure and Mobility Design (transportation integration), Waterfront Development, Urban Transformation projects, and Roof Garden Design. Projects range from private gardens to large-scale urban developments across the Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, France, Italy, Jordan, India, and South Korea. The firm works with government clients, developers, and private parties on projects spanning memorial parks, residential developments, commercial campuses, and public infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Masterplan Services
• Public Space Design
• Campus Design
• Landscape Architecture
• Infrastructure and Mobility Design
• Waterfront Development
• Urban Transformation
• Roof Garden Design

Quantifiable outcome

• Stadstuin Kempkensberg won German Design Award 2019, City Brand & Tourism Landscape Award 2018 (category 'City Landscape'), NEDERLANDSE BOUWPRIJS 2009 (category 'Integraal Ontwerp'), and Be Inspired Award 2011
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers32 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Jeroen GeurstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJeroen Geurst collaborated as design partner on the Herinneringspark 2014-2018 Vlaanderen project, a WWI memorial landscape connecting existing monuments and relics across the Flemish landscape.
• UNStudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNStudio collaborated with Baljon on Coolsingel Rotterdam (with Philips Lighting-Iconic Projects) and on multiple international projects including I'Park City Suwon and Tsjechië Brno Vlnena. UNStudio served as the architect while Baljon provided landscape architecture, creating a recurring multi-project collaboration relationship.
• Philips Lighting-Iconic ProjectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhilips Lighting-Iconic Projects collaborated with Baljon and UNStudio on the Coolsingel Rotterdam redesign proposal for public lighting and iconic lighting elements.
• Thomas Schmitz, Jozef HermannsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThomas Schmitz and Jozef Hermanns collaborated with Baljon on the Mijnsteenberg Mottbruch Gladbeck project (part of IBA Emscherpark), which is among Europe's largest artworks at over 100 metres tall.
• Studio 8coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudio 8 collaborated as architects on multiple projects including Tuin Cejkovice (garden near Prague), Spielberk Office Park Brno, and Nova Zbrojovka. Studio 8 serves as the primary architectural partner in Czech Republic projects.
• CTP (CTP invest)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCTP is a major Czech real estate developer that commissioned both Tsjechië Brno Vlnena and Spielberk Office Park Brno from Baljon. CTP represents a key client relationship in Central European market development.
• Atelier ProminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAtelier Pro served as architect on the Craeyenburch Nootdorp project, an unusual framework of 'park living' integrating 33 villas into care institution grounds.
• KCAPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCAP Architects&Planners collaborated with Baljon on multiple Dutch projects including Waalhoven Nijmegen (with Barcode Architects), Universiteit Twente Enschede masterplan, and A2 Maastricht (with Rijnboutt and ZwartsJansma).
• Barcode ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBarcode Architects collaborated with Baljon and KCAP on the Waalhoven Nijmegen project as part of the development team.
• ZwartsJansmaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerZwartsJansma architects collaborated with Baljon on the Naviduct Enkhuizen project and the A2 Maastricht project.
• CePeZedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCePeZed served as architect on the OV-Knoop Ede Spoorzone project, collaborating with Baljon on public space and landscape design for the transit hub.
• RijnbouttminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRijnboutt served as urban planning partner on the Beukenhorst Zuid Hoofddorp project and collaborated with Baljon on the A2 Maastricht project.
• Korth Tielens architecten, Anik See, TNO MobilityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-disciplinary team for Zaancorridor study commissioned by BNA Onderzoek, investigating spatial development along station nodes between Amsterdam and Heerhugowaard with focus on Krommenie-Assendelft.
• Boskalis, Van Hattum en Blankevoort, Witteveen en Bos, ZUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium IJsselweide comprising Boskalis, Van Hattum en Blankevoort, Witteveen en Bos, and ZUS collaborated with Baljon on Hoogwatergeul Veessen Wapenveld, one of the largest projects in the Ruimte voor de Rivier programme.
• UNStudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNStudio served as architect on the Tsjechië Brno Vlnena project commissioned by CTP, with Baljon providing landscape design for the brownfield redevelopment near Brno's central station.
• Hyundai Development CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHyundai Development Company commissioned Baljon for landscape architecture on multiple large-scale Korean residential projects: I'Park City Suwon (7000 apartments), I'Park Daegu BL1 (1300 apartments), and I'Park Daegu BL2 (2100 apartments). This is the firm's largest international client relationship.
• Karle Infra PltdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKarle Infra Pltd commissioned Baljon and UNStudio for the Karle Town Centre Bangalore project - a 25 ha, 1 million m² mixed-use development described as India's Garden City into the 21st century.
• VNG International & Municipality of AmsterdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVNG International and the Municipality of Amsterdam commissioned Baljon to develop a framework for Al Za'atari Refugee Camp in Jordan, home to approximately 80,000 Syrian refugees. Collaboration included Cedrick Gijsbertsen and Sam Sam Water/Wareco.
• RijksvastgoedbedrijfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRijksvastgoedbedrijf (National Real Estate Agency) commissioned Baljon for schematic and preliminary design of the main structure of public space for Valkenhorst residential area on the former Marinevliegkamp Valkenburg site.
• Urhahn Urban DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrhahn Urban Design collaborated with Baljon on the Kwaliteitsatlas locatie Valkenburg, a quality atlas defining the landscape framework for the transformation of former Marinevliegkamp Valkenburg.
• Jo Coenen, architects & urbanistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJo Coenen developed the overall vision for the Zitterd Revisited masterplan and Ligne Sittard project, with Rapp + Rapp and Jeanne Dekkers architectuur as architects for surrounding buildings. Baljon designed the public space.
• C.V. Park TriangelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerC.V. Park Triangel commissioned Baljon for Park Triangel Waddinxveen (2890 dwellings with central park), an ongoing project where Baljon has remained involved through all phases including community-building activities.
• BeekmanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeekman commissioned Baljon for the design of Buitenplaats Prinsenveld Exel, a New Country Estate (Nieuw Landgoed) with biodiverse mosaic of nature development.
• Gemeente Brunssum and Gemeente BeekdaelenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipalities of Brunssum and Beekdaelen commissioned Baljon for Clemenspark, a public park on former monastery site with orchard, water retention, and biodiversity zones managed by Stichting Clemenspark.
• Annemieke Langedoen (Beplantingsadviseur), Boomkwekerij Ebben (Boomleverancier), Koninklijke Ginkel Groep (Aannemer)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate garden project in Het Gooi involved planting advisor Annemieke Langedoen, tree supplier Boomkwekerij Ebben, and contractor Koninklijke Ginkel Groep.
• Rudy uytemhaak + partners architectenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRudy uytemhaak + partners architecten served as architects for Mandemaat Assen, commissioned by Hegeman Bouw & Infra.
• BPD (Gebiedsontwikkeling)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBPD (Gebiedsontwikkeling) is a recurring client commissioning Baljon for landscape architecture across multiple Dutch residential developments including Waalhoven Nijmegen (with Van Wonen) and Park Triangel Waddinxveen.
• VNG International & Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVNG International and GIZ commissioned Baljon for Park Sarhan Jordanië under the LOGOReP (Local Government Resilience Programme), with implementation through Cash-For-Work programme employing 15 Jordanians and 15 Syrian refugees.
• Next architects, StudioninedotsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNext architects (centre) and Studioninedots (east) served as architects for Campus Uilenstede Amstelveen transformation, commissioned by Gemeente Amstelveen.
• WAX Architectural VisualizationsminorOthersWAX Architectural Visualizations produced renders for the Mandemaat Assen project.
• KCAPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCAP served as urban planning partner for Noorderhaven Zutphen transformation of former industrial area (De Mars) with new harbour.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• West 8: Rotterdam-based landscape architecture and urban design firm operating internationally across public space, parks, and waterfronts. Highly comparable to Baljon in typology, client base, and design-led positioning within the Dutch landscape architecture market.
• OKRA Landschapsarchitecten: Dutch landscape architecture firm with comparable public sector and developer client base, specialising in climate-adaptive design and urban transformation. Direct competitor for Dutch municipal and developer tenders.
• H+N+S Landschapsarchitecten: Dutch landscape architecture firm with strong specialisation in water management, climate adaptation, and ecological design. Closely comparable to Baljon's water-management and climate-adaptive positioning.
• Karres en Brands: Dutch landscape architecture and urban design firm working across public space, parks, and residential developments. Comparable client mix including Dutch municipalities and developers.
• LOLA Landscape Architects: Dutch landscape architecture firm with international project portfolio and strong public sector focus. Direct peer for Dutch and European landscape commissions at urban and park scale.
• Bureau B+B: Amsterdam-based urban design and landscape architecture firm working on public space, mobility, and climate-adaptive urban projects. Operates in the same Dutch professional services market with overlapping client base.
• Strootman Landschapsarchitecten: Dutch landscape architecture firm with portfolio spanning parks, gardens, and urban public space. Comparable scale and typology mix to Baljon in the Dutch market.
• PosadMaxwan: Dutch urban planning and landscape design firm working on spatial strategy, public space, and climate adaptation. Overlaps with Baljon on Dutch municipal and developer commissions.

Broad incumbents

• SWA Group: Large global landscape architecture and urban design firm with broad portfolio across public space, parks, and waterfronts. Represents the larger-scale competitor that Baljon encounters on mega-project commissions internationally.
• Sasaki Associates: International design practice with significant landscape architecture, urban planning, and masterplanning capabilities. Comparable typology of work to Baljon at masterplan and urban design scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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