28/01/2026
Rafn.Studio has been selected to develop a new vision plan for Holbæk Municipality.
The vision plan for Kalvemose Å can become a key part of Holbæk’s green transition, providing a coherent framework that both embraces the city and opens it toward the wider cultural landscape.
The project’s focus is to enable the planned urban development along Holbæk’s southern edge by developing nature-based solutions for managing surface water from the development areas, while also relieving pressure on Kalvemose Å.
At the same time, the vision will aim to create the greatest possible synergy with the Green Tripartite Agreement. Along the 20 km river system, large areas have been designated for land take-out, where connected landscapes can deliver nitrogen reduction, climate benefits, and restored nature.
Kalvemose Å’s catchment covers 3,900 hectares, including 460 hectares designated under the tripartite framework, comprising a combination of potential low-lying areas, wetlands, and priority areas close to the river and the coast.
Our approach is grounded in a strategic reading of the sub-areas around Kalvemose Å as a hydrological system, a recreational asset, and a landscape of opportunity for nature restoration.
