Please, join us in giving a warm welcome to Erik Spirén Lindberg, our new landscape architect, and Hsin Lu our new intern – both have just joined us at our Copenhagen office.

Erik is 30 years old, lives in Malmø and a recent landscape architecture graduate from Swedish University of Agricultural Science (SLU). During his studies, he interned at Nyréns arkitektkontor, and just before his graduation, he completed an intern at MASU Planning – so in way this feels like a sort of homecoming.

When asked why he chose to return to MASU Planning to kick start his career, he eagerly responds: “I came across MASU Planning while investigating projects during my education and have felt a deep appreciation towards their design approach and projects ever since. I had a wonderful internship, during which I experienced firsthand how professional and friendly the team is, which made me want to return after graduation,” says Erik.

Erik likes the interdisciplinary approach that is a fundamental part of temporary landscape architecture. “I’m drawn to landscape architecture because it bridges multiple fields of expertise such as architecture, geology, ecology, history and culture. This intersection makes it possible to gain knowledge of specific site, which then can be the foundation for site specific solutions that resonate with the surroundings, enhance user experiences, and support nature,” he explains.

In his spare time, he likes to go hiking in nature. He also tries to implement nature-based solutions in his personal life, with the hope of integrating them into his professional work in the future. He spends time cultivating fruit trees and edible landscapes but also finds time to support Malmø FF – his local soccer team – with his family and friends.

In the beginning Erik will be attached to some of our foreign projects and some of our Roskilde projects.

Hsin Lu is our new intern and is currently pursuing her second (!) master’s degree in the Landscape Architecture for Global Sustainability program at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) in Norway.

“After completing my first master’s degree in landscape architecture at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design (AHO), I felt a strong desire to deepen my knowledge in scientific and interdisciplinary studies. This inspired me to pursue a second master’s degree focused on sustainability and research-based approaches to landscape architecture,” says Hsin.

Her passion for landscape architecture is deeply rooted in her appreciation of nature, and she believes that landscape architecture plays a crucial role in addressing some of the major challenges we’re facing.

“I see an increasing need for and responsibility in landscape architecture, as we are at a critical time in the fight against climate change and ecosystem collapse,” she explains, adding, “Landscape architecture must take a stronger role in demonstrating to the world that there are alternative ways to design human spaces—ones that are resilient to nature rather than destructive to it. Through landscape architecture, we create opportunities to find solutions that balance urbanization with creating long-lasting homes for both humans and other living beings.”

Hsin’s passion for landscape architecture is deeply rooted in her appreciation of nature, and she has a soft spot for high-altitude environments. “I love mountains! I love being out there and interacting with nature—whether through hiking, climbing, or running. I love the delicate details, the beauty of the wilderness, and the abundance of life it sustains. The experience of being in the mountains can be physically and mentally challenging sometimes, but it is a building block for my personal growth. It gives me joy and a deep sense of contentment.”