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The YWCA of Regina supports women and families in the realization of their full potential to the benefit of our entire community with the belief that good things happen when we give voice to vulnerable women and children.
YWCA Regina needed to build a new center: a safe haven for women and children facing domestic violence and homelessness, a childcare facility, and a vital community resource. Crucially, the design had to be culturally respectful for the Indigenous community they serve, moving away from cold, institutional aesthetics.
"As we approach a year in our new space, we are so impressed with the quality and feel of the furniture and space solutions from C3BI. Throughout the entire process, they guided us and supported our very specific needs. We challenged them to provide furniture solutions that would fit office space, community gathering space, childcares, housing and shelter. Further to this, we needed trauma-informed solutions that would be sustain heavy and diverse uses. They delivered in every way and became integral part of serving women and families in our community."
Melissa Coomber-Bendtsen
Chief Executive Officer
Comfort, Connection, and Dignity
The YWCA Kikaskihtânaw Centre, meaning "the place we all succeed," envisioned fostering community, kinship, hope, and healing. Our role with the designers of 1080 Architecture was to bring this vision to life through strategic furniture selection and placement. It was understood that furniture is more than just seating. Using a trauma-informed approach, pieces were chosen to be a de-escalation tool, promoting calm, comfort, and safety. As YWCA CEO Melissa Coomber-Bendtsen emphasized, "It was important...to make [the building] feel homey, soft and safe." The budget prioritized client areas, investing in high-quality, inviting pieces that communicate worth and care. "When I saw how Teknion’s furniture brought people together in a way that honors relationships first, I knew it was the right choice," Coomber-Bendtsen noted, highlighting the furniture's power to encourage connection. Our key furniture considerations included:
The Result: A Thriving Hub and Enhanced Well-being The YWCA Kikaskihtânaw Centre has become a vibrant community hub. The thoughtful design, significantly supported by our chosen furnishings, has also contributed to a remarkable reduction in crisis incidents on-site. This project proves that furniture can be a powerful catalyst for healing and community building.
C3BI is very proud to have been included in the Kikaskihtânaw Center Project, and to see how the space we created genuinely connects with and uplifts the occupants. We look forward to their continued success in this environment that is both inspiring and nurturing of YWCA’s collaborative and healing culture in our community!
