Natura Urbana: The Brachen Of Berlin

Natura Urbana narrates the history of Berlin after the fall of 'the wall' through its plants. Along railways, street corners, and the city's distinctive wastelands, we discover an extraordinary diversity of vegetation from all over the world. The film takes us on a unique journey through the city, from the botanical microcosm of torn cobblestones to extensive attempts to map the entire city based on its distinctive ecological zones. Does the habitat beneath your feet determine the city of the future? Maike van Stiphout will give a lecture before the film, she will be introduced by Jannemarie de Jonge.

Maike van Stiphout
Maike van Stiphout is the founder of DS Landschapsarchitecten, a firm that operates based on the idea of ecological coherence and increasing biodiversity. From 2014 to 2018, she served as head of the master's program in Landscape Architecture at the Amsterdam Academy of Architecture, where nature-inclusive design found a place in the curriculum. She is the author of the 1st and 2nd Guides for Nature-Inclusive Design. The 2nd guide focuses on the aesthetics of wilderness, and based on these insights, she will give a lecture for the film Natura Urbana.

Jannemarie de Jonge
Jannemarie de Jonge is a landscape architect and partner at Wing, a consultancy for the sustainable use and development of space. In 2020, she was appointed State Advisor for the Physical Living Environment