Future+ Bali Regenerative Design Workshop

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If you're interested in this programme,

Step 1:

Please visit: https://china.architecture2030.org/future-bali/ and read the info in detail to start.

Step 2:

You will then have to fill in this application form (also available via the information page above) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf3WwMA6n_IvA2ldt7okqVF-al8B781GNXw_q-m6eXr_tc_Nw/viewform

Step 3:

The last step is to come back to this Eventbrite platform to pay for your USD 70 deposit. This deposit will be fully refunded to applicants not selected after the selection process concludes.

Successful applicants will be invited to pay the remaining fees (ticket price plus USD400 deposit) within one week of receiving the notification emails. The deposit is intended to be a commitment to full participation and will be returned after the completion of the workshop.

Full refund before 19th April 2025
50% Refund before 1st May 2025
Non-refundable after 1st May 2025 (Please ignore the Eventbrite cancellation policy as that cannot be updated. Refer to this paragraph as the final version)

Event Date: 19-23 May 2025
Event Location: Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Contact: futurepositiveasia@gmail.com

Application Deadline: 15th April 2025

Interview Period: 17th March to 20th April 2025

Shortlisted Participants Announcement: 1st to 25th April 2025

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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, Regenerators Academy, Deep Ecology, Theory U/ Presencing Institute, Plum Village, and Association of Nature and Forest Therapy.

The first immersive experience took place in Sichuan (China) in May 2024, the second workshop took place in Kuching (Malaysia) in October 2024, and Bali (Indonesia) will be hosting the third experience in May 2025.

What will you get out of this programme?

• Ecological wisdom & regenerative design: an understanding of the core principles of regenerative living, development and design and methods of listening to/ sensing patterns emerging from the land.
• Inner growth & transformation: Experience profound personal growth and inject new energy into your work and life.
• Innovative thinking & transformational perspective: Learn regenerative frameworks to enhance your ability to address complex systemic challenges.
• Inspirations from regenerative businesses: Experience firsthand the ups and downs of creating and evolving a regenerative business from our local partners in Bali.
• Global connections: Join the Future+ network (and extended networks) of budding regenerative practitioners and collaborate closely with peers worldwide.
• Hands-on project implementation opportunities: Practice applying regenerative principles in tangible design projects.
• Professional Certification Credit: Receive a Future+ training certificate and earn credits from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) (for AIA members).
• Scholarships for further learning: Join the Regenesis Institute’s The Regenerative Practitioners Series 5-month training programme.
• 3Fs: Fun. Friendship. (Great) Food!

Who is this programme for?

• Architects, urban designers, rural designers, landscape designers, place designers/ place makers, community facilitators or representatives of local communities, local government, real estate developers, artists, curators, cultural workers, conscious entrepreneurs, teachers or postgraduate students.
• Complete beginners in regenerative design to experienced practitioners who wish to deepen their understanding of and embodiment of regenerative design.
• Practitioners who are willing to commit to apply the learnings from Future+ as well as to promote or advocate for regenerative development and design post-programme.
• Participants must have some connections with Asia. E.g. they might identify as Asians (even if living in another region), or they might be living and working, or have projects in Asia.

Applicant requirements:

• Professional background: Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. Priorities are given to working architects, planners, place designers/ place makers (community facilitators working on creating places), rural construction practitioners, researchers in these areas, local government or real estate developers and other related practitioners with appropriate practical experience and professional knowledge.
• Language ability: Given the international mentors and participants involved in the workshop, applicants are expected to be able to communicate in English in order to participate in all activities and discussions.
• Willingness to practice: We expect applicants to put into practice the knowledge and skills they have learnt at the end of the programme, not only to enhance their personal and professional abilities, but also to contribute to the growing community and the promotion of regenerative development and design.

The Journey in Bali
Over the five days from May 19 to 23, 2025, we will embark on a transformative journey together. The tentative program offers a unique blend of Bali’s modern and touristy side alongside its village life, local traditions, and the challenges posed by tourism. Participants will experience both worlds by staying two nights at Mana Earthly Paradise, Ubud and two nights at a local guesthouse in Tabanan.
The program includes elements of self-observation (morning practice, rest/quiet time, and reflections), connection with peers (human library), exploration (Ubud walk), nature connection (rice fields and beach time), indigenous wisdom sharing, theory (regenerative snippets), and practice (design challenges).

For more information please visit: https://china.architecture2030.org/future-bali/