A community-centered, interdisciplinary spatial practice that looks at culture through the lens of architecture, ecology, urban anthropology, and social practice art. 

A Practice of Co-Creation

De Manera Isleña partners with Individuals, collectives, mutual-aid organizations, and cultural and educational institutions who see the potential of Art and Design as a tool for advocacy and whose work engages with issues of social justice, cultural preservation in light of climate change, and building equitable communities.

What we do:

Concept & Ideation
Collaborative Spatial Design
Community-Centered Planning
Graphic & Visual Storytelling
Community Envisioning
Participatory Design
Cultural Organizing & Programming
Narrative Development
Public Space Activations
Exhibition Architecture
Intervention Prototyping

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