February 05, 2024
Ferris + Associates joins forces with the NAK Design Strategies Family!
Paul Ferris and his team of Landscape Architects have joined the NAK Design Strategies family, bringing together two dedicated, client-focused teams.
Ferris + Associates is a highly respected landscape architecture firm well known for its exceptional work, particularly in the urban sector, with an emphasis on high-density development. This union marks a significant milestone in NAK’s ongoing commitment to expanding and enhancing our services for our clients.
The opportunities and synergies this collaboration will bring are exciting and we are looking forward to the journey ahead.
September 28, 2023
2023 Toronto Urban Design Awards
Ace Hotel was awarded an Award of Merit in the category of Private Buildings in Context (Tall)!
September 25, 2023
2023 Mississauga Urban Design Awards
Spectrum Square was awarded the People’s Choice Award!
May 12, 2023
Founding Principal Robert Ng celebrates 50 years of Practicing Landscape Architecture
April 5, 2023
NAK Celebrates our 35th Year of Shaping the Public Realm
2022 National Urban Design Awards
Lakview Village was awarded an Award of Excellence for Sustainable Developement! A fundamental component of the community’s built form, open space, streetscape, transportation design and planning development is the integration of sustainable and smart city technologies that will see Lakeview Village emerge as a leader in responsible urban development.
Recognized sustainable elements include the projects planned reduction in energy consumption, design to create a 15-minute walkable city, a multitude of green strategies (such as rainwater harvesting, stormwater reuse, etc), and the proposed inclusion of a sustainability centre.
May 10, 2021
Anti-Asian Racism: Zero Tolerance
NAK Design Strategies wishes to state that it condemns anti-Asian violence and the racism that Asian communities continue to face globally. The mistreatment and violence inflicted upon Asian men, women, and children, including the recent surge in attacks against Asian Americans and the March 16 shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, whereby eight people were killed, has appalled and resonated with good citizens around the world.
NAK stands united with fellow corporations and individuals to preserve and protect the richness of diversity and the sanctity of all human life. In doing so, NAK recognizes that it is crucial to educate ourselves; support advocacy groups; promote anti-racism awareness in our workplace by engaging staff in the conversation; and by providing an internal platform for addressing and eradicating the discrimination Asians face. NAK is committed to ensuring this conversation continues past the current news headlines and results in meaningful proactive action in support of justice, equity, and inclusion.
June 10, 2020
Black Lives Matter
In light of recent disturbing events, NAK Design Strategies wishes to categorically state that it condemns anti-Black violence and the racism that the Black community continues to face. The mistreatment and violence inflicted upon black men, women and children, including that which was most recently evidenced during interactions with police officers in the United States, has appalled and resonated with good citizens around the world. This in turn has spurred protests that have burgeoned into a movement of global solidarity on the issue. NAK stands united with fellow corporations and individuals to preserve and protect the richness of diversity, and the sanctity of human life. As landscape architects and urban designers, we influence our world by bringing order, harmony and a space for all upon which to find common ground. We will act responsibly and with urgency in support of justice, equity, and inclusion.