BRINGING

PEOPLE

TOGETHER

Based in London

An award-winning urban design studio

Established 2012

Orchard Farm collaborative urban design in Ashford, Kent

From strategy to community, we design for diversity

Start a Project

Spatial Strategies

Analyse
Vision
Design
Codes
Visualise
Implement

Feasibility Studies

Analyse
Vision
Design
Visualise
Review

Masterplans

Analyse
Vision
Design
Codes
Visualise
Implement

Design Guides & Codes

Analyse
Vision
Define
Design
Visualise
Organise

Plot Passports

Analyse
Define
Design
Visualise
Organise
Implement

Co-Create

Analyse
Collaborate
Vision
Codes
Visualise
Organise

We Orchard Farm, living around communal courtyards, in Ashford, Kentdesign communities where people come together, embrace Orchard Farm shaped around communal meadows, Ashford, Kentchoice, and shape their futures, Orchard Farm landscape-led self-build masterplan in Ashford, KentPlot by Plot.

Featured Work

View All
The Paper Mill
The Paper Mill

The Paper Mill

Orchard Farm
Orchard Farm

Orchard Farm

My Mayland
My Mayland

My Mayland

Orchard Farm Kent landscape-led masterplan for self-build plots
ORCHARD FARMNews

ORCHARD FARM

Examples of Dutch plot-based urbanism showing diverse architectural styles in a community-led communities..
GOING DUTCHResearch

GOING DUTCH

Manifesto of plot-based urbanism and community led urban design.
PLOT BASEDResearch

PLOT BASED

Aerial view of a small-scale plot designed for custom and self-build housing.
PLOT BY PLOTManifesto

PLOT BY PLOT

Exterior view of Takeshi Hosaka's Love2 House, showing how an affordable micro home fits perfectly onto a small-scale urban plot.
MICRO HOMESResearch

MICRO HOMES

Urban vision for new towns driven by community led urban design.
NEW TOWNSManifesto

NEW TOWNS

Historic example of Plotlands self-build housing on the fringes of an early 20th-century town.
PLOTLANDSResearch

PLOTLANDS

Innovative architecture of a micro plot self-build residence located in the experimental Buurtschap te Veld neighborhood.
MICRO PLOTSManifesto

MICRO PLOTS

“

“We’ve worked with Collective on spatial strategies, design guides, and masterplans, always professional, innovative, and aligned with our aspirations.”

Detlev MunsterStrategic Head Property and Commercial Services
“

“Collective, with precision and passion, supported us through several small-scale self-build planning applications, reflecting on and contributing to the wider vision for Callum Park.”

John McGeeLandowner & Developer Callum Park
“

“I have worked alongside Honoré van Rijswijk, founder of Collective. He brings a committed, inspirational approach to urban design and is a valued self-build expert.”

Sally TaggHead of the Right to Build Task Force
“

“Working with Collective on Self-Build communities across the UK has been inspiring. Their inventive, grounded design prioritises quality and choice, while redefining ways of living.”

Hans SparreboomFounder Steenvlinder
“

“In the last decade, Collective has delivered transformative urban design projects. Led by Honoré van Rijswijk, the team combines design innovation, collaboration, and strategic policy.”

Ed WallProfessor of Cities and Landscapes
“

“From collaborative workshops to High Speed Rail projects, I’ve seen Collective consistently unlock value, approaching problems thoughtfully, innovating spatially, operationally”

John WorthingtonFounder DEGW & Academy of Urbanism
Play Video