2217 Kingston Rd

Kitchener

Owner

Assembly Corp (Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society)

Design Lead

McCallum Sather

Contract Type

CCDC5B

Date Completed

Under Construction
This indigenous women’s shelter is a landmark project for Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society, who will extend their support services to those in need in the community. The building structure incorporates precast concrete, structural steel, structural glulam, and CLT. Exterior wall assemblies come insulated, weather proof & windows installed.
A 20-unit 18,000 sq ft healing shelter for Indigenous women. This project is a collaboration between Assembly and mcCallumSather for TWHLS. In keeping with Indigenous teachings about Respect for the Land, Assembly was selected to build an environmentally conscious green building. The 6 storey building will be a unique model combining wrap-around supports and transitional housing for formerly incarcerated Indigenous women under one roof.