What does Wabi Sabi do?

 

Wabi Sabi Planning Lab usually starts its involvement with a question related to inclusive housing design and development or cultural heritage management for a living community. Sometimes it also starts with the need for new approaches toward public engagement or knowledge mobilisation.   Once it gets involved, the type of work it does usually include the following elements:

  • RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS

  • RE-FRAMING QUESTIONS WITH FRESH PERSPECTIVES

  • STRATEGIC THINKING AND PLANNING

  • PROJECT SCOPING, DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT

  • FUNDING AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS DEVELOPMENT

  • RESEARCH KNOWLEDGE MOBILISATION 

  • DESIGN BUILT THROUGH AIR STUDIO 

Wabi Sabi Planning Lab is a boutique practice with a unique blend of perspectives, partnering with a wide range of interdisciplinary researchers and practitioners with experiences in Canada, Europe and Asia. Depending on the needs of the clients and partners, as well as the subjects of discussion, Wabi Sabi Planning Lab brings together teams of diverse expertise to tackle today’s complex urban issues with fresh perspectives each time.