The lecture will explore designing with nature at a spectrum of scales in these times of transition. The projects both built as well research speculations will be premised on the notion that we are living in ‘transitional times’ and the need for societal transitions to more sustainable futures requires design to play a key role these transitions. The presentation will explore an understanding of the interconnectedness of social, economic, political and natural systems to address problems at all levels of spatiotemporal scale in ways that nature is privileged in the design considerations for emerging challenges. The projects that will be presented will advocate for the re conception of planning , urban design and architectural imaginations, with the aim of making them more place-based, convivial and participatory while embracing the natural environment.