Nature as a starting point: in conversation with Darius and Roelof
What does it mean to take nature as a starting point rather than a precondition in design and area development? In the first film of the Craibosch Flora & Fauna series, we talk to Darius and Roelof from Karres en Brands.
In their work, they are constantly at the intersection of landscape, design, and social issues. They reflect on the role of nature in their projects: not as a fixed given, but as a dynamic system for which designers bear responsibility. They talk about the importance of long-term thinking, making conscious choices, and accepting uncertainty in complex landscapes.
In the film, you will see that working with nature requires attention, cooperation, and sometimes letting go of control. According to Darius and Roelof, this is precisely where the power of good design lies.