Community Design Agency

Community Design Agency, an initiative of Curry Stone Design Collaborative, is an architecture and design agency that collaborates with diverse communities in need to create sustainable change.

CDA envisions an inclusive world where every human enjoys access to vibrant, safe and healthy spaces to live, work and play. Its mission is to work alongside communities, drive social and spatial improvements through participatory planning, community-driven design and architecture, advocacy and consultation for those in need.

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Building Trust

We believe in building strong relationships and trust through long-term engagement with the communities. This helps us gain an in-depth and contextual understanding of their circumstances.

Participatory Planning

A deliberate, collaborative process is as important as the final built space. This involves working alongside people who will ultimately use the spaces, engaging them as stakeholders in an inclusive, replicable, participatory manner to unearth real needs and spark sustainable self-determination.

Community-led Action

Our design process supports organic and community-led transformation by enabling and empowering community members to become decision makers while we play the role of being facilitators.

Human-Centered Design

We understand that each community and their needs are unique; therefore, our solutions vary. We use design as a tool to enhance human flourishing and improve physical, social and psychological well-being. We pay particular attention to the potential long-term impacts of our interventions on the health and wellness of our client communities.