Today, we’re excited to formalize a longtime partnership as we announce the acquisition of OJB Landscape Architecture. The result: a union of Populous’ expertise in creating iconic, people-centric destinations with @OJBLA ’s award-winning portfolio of transformative landscape design and public realm work.
Working together on @Baylor ’s McLane Stadium showed us not only the depth of OJB’s collective knowledge, but also their unwavering commitment to design as a way to connect. That focus on design as a connector mirrors our own focus, designing the places where people love to be together, and we’re excited about the possibilities that await.
Tap the link in our bio for details. Welcome to Populous, OJB team!
Downtown Cary Park has received one of the nation’s highest design honors, earning a 2025 American Architecture Awards recognition for excellence in architecture and urban design. 🏆
Selected from more than 1,500 submissions nationwide, the Park is one of only five parks honored for its unified design approach, commitment to sustainability, and measurable community impact.
A collaboration between the Town of Cary, design firm @machadosilvetti , and landscape architect @ojbla , the Park was thoughtfully designed to bring people together — and with over 750,000 visitors and 1,000+ events in its first year, it continues to shape civic life in Cary
Learn more by reading the full news release at the link in our bio!
📸: @tzuchenphotography
We’re thrilled to announce that ‘Envisioning Landscapes: The Transformative Environments of OJB’ is now available for pre-order on Phaidon.com and will be on sale globally in April 2026!
This revised and expanded monograph explores OJB’s philosophy and the transformative power of landscape through case studies spanning the firm’s 37-year history. Founded by James Burnett and led today by Jim and his partners nationwide, OJB creates public spaces that balance ecology, play, and discovery, connecting people meaningfully to the natural world. The work celebrates community, engagement, and the unique character of each place while drawing on evidence-based design that respects natural ecologies.
We’re excited to share this book with you all, hoping it inspires new ways to make the world a better, more beautiful place.
Featuring texts by Mark Lamster @marklamster , Christopher Hawthorne @christopherhawthorne , Brad McKee, and Peter Walker. Book design by Proportion @proportiondesign
Click the link in bio to pre-order your copy.
#EnvisioningLandscapes @ojbla
Utah City’s Lake Promenade is officially open. Angular glulam trellises, an elevated walkway, and steel-paneled restrooms line the corridor connecting the commuter rail to the lakefront. Got out with the whole team to walk it and were delighted to see the community enjoy it.
Landscape architecture: @ojbla
Contractor: JLR
Development: @utahcityutah
Photography: @richerimages
#shadestructure #paviliondesign #landscapearchitecturedesign #design #glulam
Elevated living, redefined in Boston.
At South Station Tower, the 11th-floor Sky Park by @ojbla Landscape Architecture transforms nearly an acre of space into a living, breathing landscape in the sky—designed not just as an amenity, but as an experience.
120 feet above the city, this verdant oasis offers residents a rare intersection of nature and urban life: morning yoga under open sky, midday resets surrounded by greenery, and evening strolls woven through lush lawns and tree canopies. It’s a place where wellness isn’t scheduled—it’s embedded.
Beyond the landscape itself, the Sky Park becomes a platform for connection. Seasonal programming, from mindfulness sessions to live music and farmers markets, activates the space—bringing moments of discovery and community into everyday life.
Paired with the elevated living experience of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Boston, South Station Tower, this project sets a new benchmark for how cities can serve their residents: by carving out meaningful, restorative space within the skyline.
A park in the sky. A new rhythm for city living.
@southstationtower@theresidencessouthstationtower@ritzcarlton@pelliclarkeandpartners
#ritzcarlton #ritzcarltonresidences #southstationboston #ojbla #skypark
Downtown Cary Park has been named a finalist for the 2026 @architizer A+ Awards in Public Parks & Green Spaces and Architecture + Community categories. Recognizing exemplary work in contemporary design across the globe.
Located in the heart of Cary, the 7-acre park was conceived as part of a long-term strategy to strengthen the downtown core while enhancing everyday public life. Designed by OJB Landscape Architecture, the project transforms a significant elevation change into a layered sequence of outdoor rooms—balancing recreation, relaxation, and civic gathering within a highly active urban center.
Since opening in November 2023, the park has welcomed more than 750,000 visitors in its first year, becoming a true civic anchor for the community. With native planting rooted in the Piedmont ecology, integrated water features, and flexible spaces for events and daily use, it continues to support both downtown vitality and ecological resilience.
We’re honored to see the project recognized among this year’s best. Vote at the link in bio. @architizerawards@machadosilvetti@ojbla@caryncgov@downtowncarypark@lampartners , @rsmdesign@sghengineering@cosentinieng , @withersravenel , @balfourbeatty , @biedermanredevelopmentventures , @vmzinc_us
#DowntownCaryPark #architizer #architizerawards #ParkDesign #landscapeArchitecture
Downtown Cary Park is a finalist for the 2026 @architizer A+ Awards in Public Parks & Green Spaces and Architecture + Community categories.
The Park’s blend of graceful pavilions, elegant materials, and thoughtful landscape design has earned recognition from leading design institutions. More than a dozen awards. Over 750K visitors. One incredible community destination designed by @ojbla and @machadosilvetti .
Voting for the People’s Choice begins today, May 4th, and we want to make sure this park we all love gets the recognition it deserves so please cast your vote with the link in bio.
@lampartners , @rsmdesign@sghengineering@cosentinieng , @withersravenel , @balfourbeatty , @biedermanredevelopmentventures , @vmzinc_us
#DowntownCaryPark #ArchitizieAwards #ParkDesign #Architecture LandscapeArchitecture CommunityDesign CaryNC DesignExcellence
OJB Landscape Architecture Advances Conceptual Landscape Plans for
Washington Commanders Stadium.
A “stadium in a park” vision takes shape: rooted in the region’s riverfront ecology and designed to support community health, daily recreation, and year-round gathering.
OJB Landscape Architecture has developed a landscape vision for the new Washington Commanders stadium and surrounding district, establishing an immersive, resilient public realm that celebrates the natural beauty of the Washington, D.C., area. Conceived as a true “stadium in a park,” the plan pairs HKS’s design for the Commanders’ new home with OJB’s sweeping network of lawns, groves, promenades, and plazas that invite movement, play, and connection on game days and ordinary days alike.
The landscape is organized as a robust, adaptable sequence of outdoor rooms – cool and shaded in summer, bright and walkable in winter, and animated by the colors of spring and fall. These spaces expand to welcome the energy of stadium events and contract to match the rhythms of everyday neighborhood life, offering paths for a lunchtime loop, places to meet friends, and calm pockets for rest and reflection. Native and climate-resilient plantings strengthen habitat, manage stormwater, and create comfort at the ground plane. Blurring the boundary between the stadium and the city, the landscape is walkable and resilient.
“We’re designing a landscape around the stadium that feels inseparable from Washington’s park and riverfront experience,” said Jim Burnett, FASLA, founder of OJB Landscape Architecture. “The goal is a civic place that can hold the excitement of game day but also supports community health and well-being every day: spaces to walk, gather, play, recharge, and celebrate. It will offer something for everyone, in every season.”
Read the full press release at our link-in-bio.
#washingtoncommanders #commandersstadium #stadiumlandscapedesign #washingtondc #ojblandscape
Designing for play, and being recognized for it 🎉
We’re proud to celebrate The Nest at Downtown Cary Park and Lewis and Clark Landing Adventure Playground—named the #2 and #5 Top Playgrounds in the U.S. in a nationwide poll.
Brought to life by OJB Landscape Architecture, these spaces are designed to spark imagination, encourage movement, and create moments of connection across all ages. From climbable structures to immersive environments, every detail is rooted in the idea that play is essential infrastructure.
It’s work like this that reminds us—creating places for fun is serious design.
@10best@caryncgov@downtowncarypark@omaha_riverfront@usatoday
Warner Bros. Second Century Studio Campus | OJB Landscape Architecture - Second Century is situated within an 11-acre site in Burbank, California. This legacy Hollywood studio centre introduces a striking new presence on the skyline between the iconic Hollywood Hills and San Gabriel Mountains. Lush landscape on the ground plane and in building terraces creates a three-dimensional composition that mediates the area between the hillside and the roadway.
Landscape Architect: OJB Landscape Architecture
Photography: Millicent Harvey, Timothy Hursley, Cliff William.
@ojbla
#landscapearchitecture #burbank #california #campus
WE PLAYED 🎉🤸♀️
Our Berliner Play Area is now open.
We opened the gates to our award-winning new play area, the first ever of its kind in the United States.
We had an awesome turnout of families from all around the valley with kids that filled all the swings, slides and play features that make this play area so unique. The large balloon is not only open during the day, but it also lights up at night.
Complimenting the fun, there was music from a live DJ, hand drawn photo booths, balloon animals, face painting and local food vendors. The fun was never ending.
Come on down and play. All ages are welcome!
#utahcity #builtforbecoming
A thoughtful brand evolution rooted in landscape and architecture.
In partnership with OJB, @proportiondesign worked closely with founder James Burnett, partners, and team members across their six offices to develop a cohesive brand strategy and identity system designed to carry the firm forward for years to come.
From public parks to campuses and workplaces, OJB’s work continually connects people with the simple beauty of nature—balancing access with sustainability. That harmony is reflected in the firm’s refined identity.
At the center of the system is the OJB monogram. Built from an underlying grid, the custom typography is a crafted mark combining clean lines with subtle curves. The mark is rooted in clarity and comprehension, evoking the craft and character of the design practice.
This visual framework now extends across the firm’s communications, including the design of OJB’s latest monograph published by Phaidon, Envisioning Landscapes, where the color and type identity system provides structure and restraint, allowing the landscapes themselves to take focus. OJB’s latest monograph is now available for purchase. Link in bio.
Brand Strategy, Identity System & Book Design: @proportiondesign Publisher: Phaidon Press @phaidonpress and Monacelli Press @monacellipress Monograph: OJB Landscape Architecture @ojbla Foreword by Mark Lamster @marklamster Introduction by Christopher Hawthorne @christopherhawthorne Text Contributions by Brad McKee @bradfordmckeeee and Peter Walker @peterwalkersculpture
