ECHO Urban Design makes the difference between a plan on paper and a vision that creates a future. We show that complex challenges do not hold us back, but instead open up opportunities to make neighbourhoods and places greener, more human, and more resilient.
Bold and
careful design
What makes us unique? We dare to sketch, to play, and to innovate. Our creative energy opens up new perspectives and inspires clients, policymakers, and residents. At the same time, we are reliable and experienced: we ensure that visions align with policy, are feasible, and gain support.
We design across scales, from spatial frameworks to the human scale. This means: strong structures combined with attention to how a place feels and is used. Can people from different backgrounds and cultures appropriate public space in their own way?
A clear process
with bold
interventions
Project management is crucial. We work with the Double Diamond method of exploring, making choices, deepening, and defining. Each phase includes a diverging moment (exploring options and possibilities) and a converging point (determining direction and establishing principles).
We intentionally build in room for iteration, as in-depth research may lead to revisiting design choices. At key decision points, it is time for clear decisions, potentially endorsed by stakeholders.
Bring joy
We believe that imagination and play lead to better cities. Through workshops, sketches, and creative interventions, we make complex issues understandable and inspiring. Fun and creativity are not side notes, but tools to generate energy and a sense of ownership.
How can our approach work for you?
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