Future Positive Kuching
Wisdom Weaving in Regenerative Design
Regenerative development is a process or practice that develops the capacity and capability of human and non-human living systems to co-evolve by realising their innate potential. It requires a radical shift in our mindset, acknowledging our roles as enablers and facilitators of whole living systems, breaking boundaries and siloes.
What is Future+
Future Positive, or Future+, is a programme co-designed by Architecture 2030 and Wildbound, with a mission to enable the emergence of a regenerative architectural and place design hub in Asia. Working in collaboration with our local partners (Mykunda Community in Sichuan, China; Borneo Laboratory in Kuching, Malaysia; Earth Company in Bali, Indonesia), the organising team curate and facilitate multi-day immersive experiences and ongoing mentor and peer support, planting the seeds and nurturing participants to practice and promote regenerative development and design by aligning heads, hearts and hands.
The immersive experiences feature intimate practitioners’ sharing, individual and breakout group exercises, design challenges, connection with nature and place through play, food(!), and meditative movement practices. An emphasis is placed on indigenous history and practices and their connection to the place. The outcome is a deep transformation through reconnecting with the self, others and nature.
The curation and facilitation of Future+ reflect the organising team’s influences, which include: Regenesis Institute, Schumacher College, Deep Ecology, Theory U/ Presencing Institute, Association of Nature and Forest Therapy.
The first immersive experience took place in Sichuan (China) in May 2024, this experience in Kuching (Malaysia), October 2024 will be the second, and Bali (Indonesia) will be hosting the third experience in May 2025.
Workshop Date: 17th - 21st of October, 2024
Location: Kuching, Borneo Malaysia
