STUDIO 1to1 is a collaborative team of designers and architects who have dedicated themselves to the discovery of latent design opportunities within communities. We hold a strong belief that good community design requires a deeper consideration of the unique history, culture and social structure of a neighborhood by the designers. We specifically focus on including the voices of individuals within communities in the design process. In this sense the architect becomes an instrument to the design process rather than its author, while the community accepts ownership over the shaping of their neighborhood. Through the use of ethnographic research and interaction with community members, we are able to better understand community complexities to design specific solutions for residents’ needs.
