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The healing power of nature was a central inspiration for LGA Architectural Partners in creating Anduhyaun, a shelter for Indigenous women and children. A facade clad in curving metal facets establishes a soothing, organic feel that’s carried inside via a sinuous central corridor lined with rippling blue tiles that glimmer like sunlight on a river. In addition to private and communal areas for living, cooking, dining, counselling and children’s play, a circular nookomis room (“my grandmother” in Ojibwe) is available for ceremonies, meditation and gatherings. Wrapped in cedar shingles arranged like fish scales, Anduhyaun Women’s Shelter incorporates a circular skylight and hidden ceiling ventilation to accommodate sacred smudging ceremonies.

Team: Brock James with Emira Galeteanu, Drew Adams, Kris Payne, Nicole Rak, James Lee (LGA Architectural Partners)

People’s Choice: Social Good
Anduhyaun Women’s Shelter

Wrapped in cedar shingles arranged like fish scales, Anduhyaun Women’s Shelter incorporates a circular skylight and hidden ceiling ventilation to accommodate sacred smudging ceremonies.

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