About
Four-N (4N) stands for "fourth nature," a concept in landscape architecture that aims to enhance our daily experiences in urban environments. By rejuvenating the relationship between natural processes and the built environment, 4N fosters a deeper sense of interconnectedness.
Our work focuses on preserving the pristine and wild, highlighting our agricultural heritage, and adding beauty and joy to our surroundings. We uncover sustainability and human experience potential around infrastructures. We aim to make urban landscapes into environments where both people and non-human life can thrive. By weaving together cultural heritage and social significance with inventive, site-specific ecological solutions, we craft meaningful places that enrich their broader ecological context.
We are a newly launched small design studio based in the Boston area, working locally and abroad.
We provide full design services, from master planning and visioning to project development and construction documentation and observation. We work with individual owners, developers, cultural institutions, local and federal agencies, and other design professionals.
We have experience with college campuses, museums, public and federal facilities, waterfronts, infrastructure, urban design and streetscapes, greenroofs, residential gardens, estate planning, and art siting.
People
Adrián Fehrmann | PLA - ASLA
Principal
As the founding Principal of 4N Projects, Adrián has a passion for bringing to life highly conceptual landscapes that are elegantly resolved and finely crafted. His work across a wide range of project types and multiple scales is informed by his education and professional experience in landscape architecture, architecture, urban design and planning.
In addition to his professional practice, he has taught at the Rhode Island School of Design in the Landscape Architecture graduate program since 2016, helping students connect high-level thinking with the craft of fine details. He also has a keen interest in teaching a landscape approach to city-making to architecture students through urban design studio appointments at the BAC and WIT.
Prior to opening his firm, Adrián was an Associate Principal at Reed Hilderbrand, where he led award-winning projects in the U.S. and abroad throughout his 15-year tenure. Former professional experience includes appointments at Stoss and MVVA, and roles as urban designer and regional planner in South America.
Adrián holds a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania and a Professional Degree in Architecture from Universidad de Chile. He is a Registered Landscape Architect in Massachusetts and a Licensed Architect in Chile.
