DESIGNING SMART, RESILIENT LANDSCAPES
Based in NYC, working worldwide
ABOUT
SOFT SYSTEMS is full-service landscape architecture practice focused on designing beautiful outdoor environments for people and the planet. We collaborate with cities, institutions and developers to bring vibrant ecological systems into the heart of our shared spaces.
Whether you’re looking to weave together a site, create a welcoming setting that make people feel comfortable, or build resilience with thoughtful nature-based solutions, SOFT SYSTEMS has the expertise to deliver the project that is right for you. With a bespoke, site-specific approach, we work to make sure you get a world-class landscape that is iconic and inspiring.
WHAT IS A SOFT SYSTEM?
In systems thinking, a SOFT SYSTEM is an open, flexible system designed to handle complex, ill-defined problems that involve human interactions and multiple perspectives. SOFT SYSTEMS adapt to changing environments through feedback loops, emergent behaviors, and continuous learning. By understanding and integrating the ways in which every site is embedded in natural and cultural systems, our designs anticipate the complexity of uses a given site might undergo throughout its lifespan, ensuring that all current and future users are included in the outcome.
