Open Architecture Collaborative
Our programs bring people from different backgrounds together to co-create a new narrative of power in our contemporary environment through accomplishing small projects.
Open Architecture Collaborative Chapters are groups of dedicated individuals and volunteers committe...
Open Architecture Collaborative, Inc., as a global learning community, has over 15 years of voluntee...
Donating to the Open Architecture Collaborative, Inc. means enabling more community members with too...
There are fast disasters and slow disasters. We work on the slow ones.
There are no obvious fixes. And if we’re not careful we can become part of the problem. But if we work together for more just cities and rural areas, we can be part of the solution.
Work With us
What we bring to the table:
Our global network pulls from over 15 years of experience working in dozens of countries.
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We have 22 chapters in 11 countries and a much larger dispersed network of subject matter experts to...
To help nonprofits access capital, engage with their constituencies, and maximize use of their space...
As individual volunteers we do not bring organizational or institutional bias to your projects. We r...
What Our Partners Say
Cheryl Johnson – Executive Director of People for Community Recovery
Our partnership with Open Architecture Chicago is helping to bring voice and shape to our aspirations for a healthy, livable vibrant community for generations to come.
Featured Projects
December 21, 2017
Author: Taye Olajide
Project Lead: Taye Olajide
Community Partners: Kids Skating Series
PLAY is a tool to restore city fabrics. In Abuja we involve bot...
November 3, 2017
Save Altgeld Coalition - Chicago IL, USA
Project Goal: To support the community coalition in establishing a sustainable action plan.
Partners: People for ...
November 3, 2017
Burrows Pocket Park - San Francisco CA, USA
Project Goal: To transform a dead end dumping ground to a gathering space for the Portola Neighborhood.
Client...
October 25, 2017
Design For Children, Washington D.C.Project Goal: To strengthen the network of childcare providers, upgrade facilities so they may serve more children. Client:
October 25, 2017
Forgotten Spaces - Cairo Egypt Project Goal: Empower residents of Istabl Antar, Cairo to take control of the public space around them.Client: Residents of Istab
October 25, 2017
TreeSquare - Portland OR, USA Project Goal: To provide seating and shade while mitigating stormwater flooding.Client: Vernon Elementary Public School - Portlan