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COLLECTIVE

A woman-led design firm supporting the social and spatial needs of Black communities.

By the Collective.
For the Community.

We collaborate with community members while leveraging the tools of architecture, design, planning, and cultural preservation to strengthen physical environments in which residents can thrive in place.

  • METROPOLIS MAGAZINE

    A series highlighting 3 design firms across the country that are practicing through non-traditional methods.

  • ARCHITECT MAGAZINE

    We sat down with Architect Magazine to discuss our co-design and community engaged design practice.

  • THE OKLAHOMAN

    Cover story highlighting the commencement of the stabilization construction on the historic Jewel Theater.

Together we can ensure that communities have access to the design, planning, and architectural tools necessary to help residents flourish in place and reach their full potential.