About
At Versatile Landscapes (ve-la), we are dedicated to developing landscape architecture that fosters a sustainable relationship between humans and nature, particularly in areas impacted by human activity. Our approach emphasizes the recognition, preservation, and restoration of natural resources and spatial qualities.
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Our design methodology incorporates algorithmic design into traditional landscape architecture and computer-aided design processes. This process connects intangible and abstract information with physical and spatial relationships, highlighting the impact of ecological, climatic, topographical, and cultural factors on landscape performance.
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The results of our design process enable informed decisions and the creation of sustainable landscapes and cities for current and future users. Through our visionary approach, ve-la takes a significant step towards creating truly smart and sustainable solutions for the cities and landscapes of the future.
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Founder of Ve-La Studio, Jan Vrabec, was born in 1994 in Rijeka, Croatia. He earned a master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from the Faculty of Agronomy at the University of Zagreb. He began his professional career in Munich at Latz und Partner, one of the world’s leading landscape architecture and urban planning firms, where he worked for over five years. During this time, he led the competition team and worked on more than 60 international competitions, as well as numerous large-scale international projects. In his work, Jan places a strong emphasis on the creation of new shapes and compositions, with a focus on computational design, 3D modeling, digital manufacturing, rendering and visual representation.


