In this publication the Dutch office H+N+S Landscape Architects present short essays suggesting ways of rediscovering the joy of landscape design in the Netherlands. Illustrated with their own plans and projects.

Landscape is one of the few Dutch words that has found its way into other languages. We find it so natural that the topography of our country has been shaped by the inhabitants that we tend to forget it. Once they are outside the built-up area, many people seem to think that they are in a purely natural zone.

In this publication the Dutch office H+N+S Landscape Architects present short essays suggesting ways of rediscovering the joy of landscape design in the Netherlands. Illustrated with their own plans and projects.

Landscape is one of the few Dutch words that has found its way into other languages. We find it so natural that the topography of our country has been shaped by the inhabitants that we tend to forget it. Once they are outside the built-up area, many people seem to think that they are in a purely natural zone.