LOLA Landscape Architects

What LOLA Landscape Architects does

LOLA Landscape Architects is a privately held landscape architecture firm founded in 2006 in Rotterdam by Eric-Jan Pleijster, Cees van der Veeken, and Peter Veenstra, all graduates of Wageningen University. The firm designs "spatial transitions of lost landscapes," focusing on climate-adaptive, nature-inclusive public spaces, parks, masterplans, and urban regeneration projects. Its core service offerings include landscape architecture, masterplan development, spatial research, and publications, with the 3D and visualization function supporting complex consortium-led projects. The firm has completed over 450 projects across 20 countries on 5 continents, with flagship built works including the 600-hectare Forest Sports Park in Shenzhen (its largest completed park), the 192.48-hectare Haitang River Eco Park II in Sanya, the 90-hectare Feyenoord City Masterplan in Rotterdam, and the 28-hectare Marvila Masterplan in Lisbon.

LOLA serves two primary customer segments: municipalities and government bodies (city, provincial, and national agencies seeking climate adaptation, public space quality, and urban regeneration), and real estate developers (large-scale mixed-use and residential projects requiring integrated landscape frameworks). Projects are acquired through design competitions and direct commissions, typically delivered in consortium with tier-one architecture firms such as OMA, MVRDV, EFFEKT, Kjellander Sjoberg, and OODA. Revenue is generated through professional services fees on a project basis, with no public pricing tiers disclosed. The firm operates two offices (Rotterdam headquarters and Shenzhen, established in 2018), employs approximately 42 professionals from 12 nationalities, and has been recognized with awards including the Maaskant Prize (2013), TOPOS Landscape Award (2013), Schelling Architecture Prize (2024), WAF China Best Landscape Award (2020), and Archello Park of the Year (2025). Ownership remains concentrated among the three founding partners, with growth funded organically through project revenues rather than external capital.

Name

LOLA Landscape Architects

Legal name

LOLA Landscape Architects

Website

https://lola.land

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

LOLA Landscape Architects is a Rotterdam-based landscape architecture firm founded in 2006 that designs climate-adaptive parks, public spaces, and masterplans for municipalities, government bodies, and real estate developers across Europe, Asia, and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Landscape Architecture Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Landscape Design, Build & Installation (Hardscapes/Softscapes) (BPABADAF)

Keywords

• Landscape architecture services
• Urban masterplanning
• Climate-adaptive design
• Public space design
• Nature-inclusive landscapes

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Landscape Architecture Services: Professional fees for landscape architecture services including masterplanning, design, research, and spatial strategy development for public and private sector clients.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LOLA Landscape Architects is a professional landscape architecture firm that designs parks, public spaces, squares, and recreational areas, and develops masterplans and landscape frameworks for urban regeneration, district development, and climate adaptation. Services span development visions, strategic planning, schematic designs, definitive landscape designs, technical designs with construction drawings, planting plans, and applied landscape research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Landscape Architecture Services Design of parks, public spaces, squares, and recreational areas for municipalities, government bodies, and private developers, delivered through schematic, definitive, and technical design stages including construction drawings and planting plans.
• Masterplan Development Comprehensive masterplans for urban regeneration, district development, and landscape frameworks that integrate architecture, infrastructure, ecology, and public life, including large-scale projects such as Marvila Masterplan (28 ha, Lisbon) and Feyenoord City Masterplan (90 ha, Rotterdam).
• Landscape Research Spatial research and design studies on climate adaptation, sea level rise, biodiversity, and urban transformation, including applied research collaborations with academic and technical partners.
• Publications Books, manifests, and curatorial statements on landscape architecture, climate change, and urban design, including 'Lost Landscapes', 'In Search of Sharawadgi' (with Piet Oudolf), 'It's About Time', and 'Sponsland Design Manifesto'.

Quantifiable outcome

• 600 ha Forest Sports Park completed in Shenzhen - largest completed park ever
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

78 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Soontiëns StadsnatuursupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Urban nature specialist collaborating on Soil Lab Eindhoven project developing circular substrates from local waste materials.
• Van Berkel GroepsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Construction firm collaborating on Soil Lab Eindhoven project with LOLA and Soontiëns Stadsnatuur.
• TrudosupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Social landlord supporting the three-year test site at Strijp-S for Soil Lab Eindhoven circular substrate research.
• Climmy SchneidersupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Landscape architecture firm collaborating on Het Veerhuis and Schiehoofd public space project in Rotterdam.
• Droom en DaadsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Foundation initiative behind Het Veerhuis renovation project, partnering with LOLA for public space design.
• Rotterdam MunicipalitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Municipality collaborating with LOLA on multiple projects including Het Veerhuis and Schiehoofd public space transformation.
• Groosman ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Architecture firm collaborating with LOLA on MARK Cascadepark West project in Almere.
• Donker GroepsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Construction firm collaborating on MARK Cascadepark West development.
• TrebbesupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025Construction company building MARK Cascadepark West in Almere.
• VORMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Dutch real estate developer commissioning MARK Cascadepark West residential project with LOLA landscape design.
• OMAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Office for Metropolitan Architecture leading the Feyenoord City Masterplan development in collaboration with LOLA Landscape Architects.
• EFFEKTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Danish architecture studio collaborating with OMA and LOLA on Feyenoord City Masterplan for 90-hectare development in Rotterdam.
• MANDAWORKScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Architecture firm partnering with LOLA for Science City Hamburg Bahrenfeld design competition proposal.
• Gemeente OsssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Municipality collaborating with LOLA on climate proofing research for Brabant River Region.
• Waterschap Aa en MaassupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Water management board collaborating on climate adaptation scenarios for Brabant River Region.
• 2001coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Luxembourg architecture firm partnering with LOLA and 51N4E for LUGA 2025 Water Forum garden exhibition.
• 51N4EcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Architecture firm collaborating with LOLA and 2001 for Water Forum Luxembourg contribution to LUGA 2025.
• University of LuxembourgsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Academic partner contributing to Water Forum Luxembourg project research and development.
• Koehorst in 't VeldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Design agency collaborating on Parkstadroute recreational route through Parkstad Limburg region.
• NEXT ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Architecture firm collaborating on Park Poelzone ecological connection project in Westland.
• OODAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Architecture firm leading the multidisciplinary team for Marvila Masterplan in Lisbon. LOLA is responsible for the landscape framework of this large-scale urban regeneration project spanning 28 hectares.
• MVRDVcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Renowned Dutch architecture firm collaborating on Marvila Masterplan. Together with OODA, LOLA, and Thornton Tomasetti, forming the multidisciplinary team for this major urban regeneration project.
• Thornton TomasetticoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Engineering firm providing structural and technical expertise for the Marvila Masterplan urban regeneration project.
• M2AUcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Architecture firm collaborating on Těšnov Park masterplan with LOLA and de Architekten Cie.
• de Architekten Cie.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Architecture firm part of consortium for Těšnov Park Prague masterplan.
• Sander van NoortsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Specialist collaborating on Eruption - Abrasive Paradise installation at Kunsthal KAdE.
• De BloeimeesterssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Horticultural specialists collaborating with LOLA on Superbloei Arnhem greening project.
• Arjan BoekelsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Garden designer collaborating with LOLA on Superbloei Arnhem project.
• Studio for New RealitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Design studio collaborating with LOLA and Goudappel on the Oostflank Rotterdam strategic development vision for Alexanderknoop-Zuidplein zone.
• GoudappelcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Mobility experts providing transportation and mobility planning expertise for Rotterdam East-to-South development vision.
• Stec GroepsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Research and consultancy firm providing economic and spatial analysis for Oostflank Rotterdam project.
• Kjellander SjobergcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Architecture firm leading the Hartree Cambridge masterplan team with LOLA as landscape designers for the 48-hectare brownfield development.
• Pilbrow & PartnerssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Architecture firm providing architectural expertise for the Hartree Cambridge masterplan in collaboration with Kjellander Sjoberg and LOLA.
• Groosman ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Architecture firm collaborating with LOLA and VORM on Cascadepark West MARK residential development in Almere.
• Platform GRAScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Groningen landscape platform coordinating Sponsland exhibition and publication with LOLA and other design firms.
• 51N4EcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Leading architecture firm in 'Soil & People' vision for Luxembourg in Transition zero-carbon 2050 strategy, collaborating with LOLA, 2001, and other partners.
• SystematicasupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Mobility and transport planning firm in consortium for Luxembourg in Transition zero-carbon vision.
• TranssolarsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Climate engineering firm contributing to Luxembourg in Transition and Frankfurt PlusStadt projects.
• TU KaiserslauternsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Technical University contributing research expertise to Luxembourg in Transition regional planning.
• ETH ZürichsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Swiss Federal Institute of Technology contributing to Luxembourg in Transition research.
• EndeavourssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Design and research consultancy in Luxembourg in Transition consortium.
• Yellow BallsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Luxembourg-based design firm in consortium for Luxembourg in Transition vision.
• Office for CitiessupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Urban planning consultancy in Luxembourg in Transition consortium.
• bb22 architecten + stadtplanercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020German architecture firm leading PlusStadt Frankfurt Nordwest urban development study consortium with LOLA.
• Meixner Schlüter WendtsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Landscape architecture firm in PlusStadt Frankfurt consortium.
• O-teamcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Urban development consultancy leading Central Innovation District The Hague study with LOLA and other partners.
• IF TechnologysupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Sustainability consultancy providing expertise for Central Innovation District The Hague project.
• GreenPasssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Green infrastructure consultancy contributing to Central Innovation District The Hague design study.
• AMcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Real estate developer partnering with LOLA on 'Geluksvogels' manifesto for nature-based city development.
• Agence TERsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020French landscape architecture firm contributing to Sponsland Groningen climate adaptation design exhibition.
• Bureau B+BsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Dutch landscape architecture firm in Sponsland Groningen consortium.
• FLUXsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Landscape architecture firm contributing to Sponsland Groningen climate adaptation project.
• LAMAsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Landscape architecture firm part of Sponsland Groningen design consortium.
• MORE landscapesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Landscape architecture firm contributing to Sponsland Groningen climate adaptation exhibition.
• West 8supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Dutch landscape urbanism firm in Sponsland Groningen consortium.
• Tredje NatursupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Danish landscape architecture firm part of Sponsland Groningen consortium.
• Hanze University of Applied SciencesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020University contributing to Sponsland Groningen climate adaptation research and exhibition.
• TALLER architectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Architecture firm collaborating with LOLA and Land + Civilization Compositions to win the 600-hectare Forest Sports Park competition in Shenzhen.
• Land + Civilization CompositionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Landscape and urbanism firm part of the winning consortium for Forest Sports Park Shenzhen, collaborating with LOLA and TALLER.
• Piet OudolfcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018World-renowned landscape gardener collaborating with LOLA on numerous projects including Tytsjerk Star Maze and joint publications like 'In Search of Sharawadgi'.
• DeltavormgroepsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2018Landscape construction firm collaborating on De Zaanse Helden rooftop landscape project in Zaandam.
• De EnksupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2018Landscape construction company that constructed the De Zaanse Helden rooftop landscape.
• DeltarescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Dutch research institute collaborating with LOLA and University of British Columbia on Future of False Creek climate adaptation study.
• University of British ColumbiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Canadian university collaborating on Future of False Creek design study with LOLA and Deltares.
• Topotek 1coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018German landscape architecture firm collaborating with LOLA on Vision Inner City Groningen research and guidebook.
• TALLER architectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Architecture firm collaborating with LOLA on Forest Sports Park Shenzhen (Guang Ming) project.
• Land + Civilization CompositionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Landscape urbanism firm in consortium for Forest Sports Park Shenzhen competition win.
• Jaap KortewegcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Founder of Vegetarische Slager collaborating on Nieuwe Vroenten 1000-hectare sustainable landscape project.
• Gezond Boeren & WonencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Sustainable farming initiative collaborating on Nieuwe Vroenten landscape transformation.
• RabobanksupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Banking partner providing financial expertise for Nieuwe Vroenten sustainable landscape development.
• ArcadissupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Engineering consultancy contributing to Nieuwe Vroenten landscape transformation project.
• P2supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Research consultancy part of Nieuwe Vroenten sustainable landscape project.
• DeltavormgroepsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2018Landscape construction firm collaborating on various LOLA projects.
• TALLER architectscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Architecture firm collaborating with LOLA on Solana Ulcinj masterplan for Montenegro Venice Biennale exhibition.
• CityLab 010supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Rotterdam urban innovation initiative partnering on Voedseltuin Rotterdam food garden project.
• Stichting VoedseltuinsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Foundation operating the urban agriculture garden that LOLA designed in Rotterdam.
• LISTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology forming international consortium with LOLA and Antea Group for Genk Sports Park.
• Antea GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Engineering and consultancy firm part of international consortium with LOLA and LIST for Genk Sports Park redevelopment.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• OLA (Office for Landscape Architecture): Boutique landscape architecture practice working on European urban regeneration and public space projects. Smaller-scope peer with similar design-led positioning and project types.

Broad incumbents

• Snøhetta: Multidisciplinary architecture and design firm with a strong landscape architecture capability across cultural, public-realm, and urban projects. Comparable as a global competitor for landscape-led masterplans, though broader in scope.
• Mecanoo: Dutch architecture firm with extensive landscape and urban design work on public buildings, parks, and masterplans. Comparable as a Dutch-rooted, internationally active design peer operating across similar building and public-space typologies.

Direct peers

• James Corner Field Operations: New York-based landscape architecture firm known for large-scale urban regeneration projects (e.g., High Line, Fresh Kills). Comparable as a peer delivering landmark public-realm projects at city-scale.
• Bureau B+B: Dutch landscape architecture firm participating in the same Sponsland Groningen consortium and active in urban climate adaptation projects across the Netherlands and Europe.
• Topotek 1: Berlin-based landscape architecture firm working on international competitions, urban regeneration, and public space design. Collaborated with LOLA on the Vision Inner City Groningen research study.
• HASSELL: International design practice with integrated landscape architecture, urban design, and architecture offerings across Asia-Pacific and globally. Comparable in serving public and private clients on large urban regeneration commissions.
• FLUX Landscape Architecture: International landscape architecture firm focused on urban transformation and climate-adaptive design. Participated alongside LOLA in the Sponsland Groningen climate adaptation consortium.
• SWA Group: Large US-based landscape architecture and urban design firm with similar masterplanning and park design offerings. Comparable in serving municipalities and developers on transformative public space and waterfront projects.
• West 8: Rotterdam-based landscape urbanism firm with similar global project portfolio and Dutch design pedigree. Both firms operate at the intersection of landscape architecture and large-scale urban masterplans, and have collaborated within the same Sponsland Groningen consortium.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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