Nivå creates poetic, playful, and site-specific landscape architecture. We work within a design tradition that emphasizes spatial qualities and the importance of the local.
In each project, we aspire to deepen the connection between analysis, concept, and material expression, creating contemporary landscape architecture that lasts. Our work is focused on public spaces at a range of scales, operating across the design of parks, gardens, squares, site studies, and landscape analyses. Nivå has extensive experience in design, investigation, and construction within landscape architecture. The practice was founded in February 2000 by landscape architects Jonas Berglund, Åsa Drougge, and Göran Lindberg. From 2019, the initial partner group was expanded to include new partners Helena Emrani, Åsa Johansson, and Stina Hellqvist. Together with our staff, we are committed to develop the field of landscape architecture in line with the practice’s philosophy.
Thorough analysis in each project All of Nivå’s projects are based upon thorough analyses. Investigative and analytic work thereby constitute a vital part of our practice, acting as the basis for the design processes, and —as is the case with landscape and cultural heritage analyses—as an outcome in itself.
Site-specific and local, from idea to reality We create landscape architecture that is rooted in the local context and its conditions. We believe the connection between proposal, place and context should be present in the experience of the finished space. In the translations from idea to sketch to design drawing, both the analysis and the concept are incrementally developed. To retain hold of a motif throughout the course of developing a design, is something that we view as both a privilege and a responsibility.
Spatial traditions in a changing landscape We seek to contribute legibility and spatiality to a landscape in constant change over time. Our work addresses the creation of space and the act of framing spaces, whether in the form of intimate courtyards, urban spaces or expansive landscapes. The experience of a city’s rhythmic and sequential qualities are forged by its structural characteristics. The sequence of spaces that, for instance, are formed by vegetation, topography, or built elements in a park are thus seen as fundamental to our work as landscape architects.
Poetic and playful elements in everyday environments Poetry and playfulness add extra dimensions to the spaces that we create. In our work, we seek to draw on the existing character and atmosphere of a place, and to stimulate the formation of new experiences and new memories. The playful and the unexpected constitute elements that can move us beyond our rational reality. It could be the advent of something small happening on the way home, something that sparks thoughts and feelings, or something that encourages one to linger. In the everyday environments that we work with, such moments can be highly meaningful.
Historical sensitivity and a sense for the contemporary moment For us, sustainability demands both durability over time and a sense of stewardship over the unique history of a particular place. Our projects often involve the development of an existing site in line with the demands of the present. The environmental challenges that we face today necessitate new functions in urban public spaces in order to handle a changing climate, and to fulfill goals of ecological sustainability. The participation of users through dialogue and collaboration constitutes a precondition for succeeding in the creation of socially sustainable landscape architecture.
Technical know-how and careful design Nivå brings together experience, technical know-how and design skills, a combination which has resulted in many built projects. To ensure successful outcomes, we collaborate closely with our clients and other actors, often taking on a coordinating role, which stimulates engagement and insight through the whole process.
An established and exploratory voice One of the practice’s ambition is to increase the understanding of the importance of public spaces and their physical qualities. This involves establishing a position within the present public discourse on landscape architecture. Through our engagements as lecturers and course leaders within the field of art and architecture, we have been able to explore and develop the discipline of landscape architecture, taking it in new directions.


尼沃（Nivå）设计的景观建筑充满诗意、趣味盎然，并针对特定地点。我们的设计传统强调空间品质和当地的重要性。 在每个项目中，我们都希望加深分析、概念和材料表达之间的联系，创造出经久不衰的当代景观建筑。我们的工作重点是各种规模的公共空间，包括公园、花园、广场设计、场地研究和景观分析。尼沃在景观建筑的设计、调查和施工方面拥有丰富的经验。该事务所由景观建筑师 Jonas Berglund、Åsa Drougge 和 Göran Lindberg 于 2000 年 2 月创立。从 2019 年起，最初的合伙人团队扩大到包括新合伙人 Helena Emrani、Åsa Johansson 和 Stina Hellqvist。我们与员工一起，致力于按照事务所的理念发展景观建筑领域。
对每个项目进行全面分析 Nivå 的所有项目都建立在全面分析的基础上。因此，调查和分析工作是我们实践的重要组成部分，既是设计过程的基础，也是景观和文化遗产分析的结果。
因地制宜，从理念到现实 我们的景观建筑设计根植于当地的环境和条件。我们认为，方案、地点和环境之间的联系应体现在成品空间的体验中。在从构思到草图再到设计图的转化过程中，分析和概念都是逐步发展的。在整个设计开发过程中保留一个主题，我们认为这既是一种特权，也是一种责任。
不断变化的景观中的空间传统 我们力求为随时间不断变化的景观提供可识别性和空间感。无论是私密庭院、城市空间还是广阔景观，我们的作品都涉及空间的创造和空间框架的构建。城市的节奏感和连续性是由其结构特征决定的。因此，作为景观建筑师，我们的基本工作就是通过植被、地形或公园中的建筑元素来形成空间序列。
日常环境中的诗意和游戏元素 诗意和游戏性为我们创造的空间增添了额外的维度。在我们的工作中，我们力求利用一个地方现有的特点和氛围，激发新的体验和新的记忆。俏皮和出人意料的元素能让我们超越理性的现实。这可能是在回家路上发生的一件小事，也可能是引发思考和感受的事情，或者是让人流连忘返的事情。在我们工作的日常环境中，这样的时刻可能意义非凡。
对历史的敏感和对当代的感知 对我们来说，可持续发展既要求历久弥新，又要求对特定地方的独特历史具有管理意识。我们的项目通常涉及根据当前需求对现有场地进行开发。我们今天面临的环境挑战要求城市公共空间具有新的功能，以应对不断变化的气候，实现生态可持续发展的目标。通过对话和合作让用户参与进来，是成功创建社会可持续景观建筑的先决条件。
专业技术和精心设计 尼沃汇集了丰富的经验、技术诀窍和设计技能，这些因素的结合促成了许多建设项目。为确保项目取得成功，我们与客户及其他参与者密切合作，并经常扮演协调者的角色，从而激发整个过程中的参与性和洞察力。
既定的和探索性的声音 我们的目标之一是提高人们对公共空间及其物理特性重要性的认识。这就需要在当前关于景观建筑的公共讨论中确立自己的地位。通过在艺术和建筑领域担任讲师和课程负责人，我们能够探索和发展景观建筑学科，将其带入新的方向。