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An inside out approach to 
real estate and social impact.

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CoPlace creates relationships with the community we work with
CoPlace activates communities from the inside out by providing technical assistance to local leaders, investing in local businesses, and, most importantly, preventing displacement by preserving each community’s unique and valuable culture. 

Develop locations people love in months instead of years
CoPlace uses modular, distributed infrastructure systems that work like building blocks. These modules can be configured to local community needs in days instead of years, which accelerates both impact and return on Opportunity Zone investment. Each CoPlace infrastructure adapts to the actual needs of the people using it, making a CoPlace a valued community asset.
Active CoPlace Communities

Transforming the most dangerous block in downtown San Diego to a beloved community destination.

Activating community through conscious investment while maintaining cultural integrity.

Combining art and real estate  to build neighborhood connections and beautify the environment. 
Project Spotlight: CoPlace Logan 

Latest News

World Architecture & Design Awards 2019 Winner  Category: Pop-Ups Temporary

By Sasha Favelukis • 15 Feb, 2019
Quartyard, a collaborative project, between RAD LAB and the City of San Diego, located on City owned land explores a series of activities and events that breathe life to that area. This idea was conceived relative to the realization that, due to the economic downturn, a large amount of city owned land remained vacant and not ready to be developed.

LocBit announces its Partnership With Makers Quarter.

By Sasha Favelukis • 30 Oct, 2018
We are very happy for our Consortium Partner LocBit. LocBit is helping develop enable an IoT future for maker place with its amazing software and services team. Go LocBit!

Big Win for Co-Place Team - RADLAB: AIA Architect of the Year.

By Sasha Favelukis • 10 Oct, 2018

What is RAD LAB?


RAD LAB is a San Diego based licensed architecture firm founded by Philip Auchettl, David Loewenstein and Jason Grauten, three honors graduates of the NewSchool of Architecture + Design. 

A development project and one of San Diego’s most beloved community spaces. “Quartyard,” an urban park constructed from repurposed shipping containers in downtown San Diego, serves as an eco-friendly outdoor community space. 

It plays host to a number of cultural events from farmers markets, to film festivals, to outdoor concerts, and is home to a coffee shop, restaurant, dog park, beer garden and music venue. 

Quartyard’s utilization of sustainable and innovative design offers San Diegans and visitors alike a unique outdoor experience, and has positioned RAD LAB as an expert in shipping container architecture.

RAD LAB has emerged as a powerful leader in social design, and is sought out internationally for exceptional tactical urban architecture. Through its innovative and entrepreneurial approach, RAD LAB has established itself as an award-winning architecture firm.


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