EQ3 | Inhabit blog: Marie Rose Place
That was the exact vibe I got visiting Marie Rose Place, a new, affordable housing project in Winnipeg for immigrant women and their children. Next door to the centre is Holy Names House of Peace, a landing pad/safe home for single, refugee and immigrant women. Once these women are able to get on their feet, and secure work, they’ve got access to a viable housing option that offers all the basic amenities and of course, a warm community. It doesn’t hurt that it’s easy on the eyes either.
Last Friday, our photographer bookcase Charles and I were lucky enough to get a tour and learn all about the 6-story Edmonton Street apartment. Fallon Gladu, design consultant for the project acted as our guide, leading us through the bright and punchy coloured hallways where the smell of curry heavily lingered in the best way imaginable.
Our first stop was the main floor rec room. It’s a work in progress as the team at MRP will be adding elements of warmth to make this common area feel more like home. The intention was to create bookcase a space for all the tenats to use, where they can hang out and get to know one another a little better.
When Regina and her daughter moved in, they had all the basic building blocks in their space – a sofa, beds, lighting, a coffee table and entertainment unit all from EQ3. It was amazing to see how they personalized their space to make it uniquely theirs. Note the coloured lanterns hanging from the Six Globe Floor Lamp .
Suzy: What do you think of the cold? Regina: Well that’s the main challenge – but I see it as an opportunity to create something. Thinking of an event to make it an attraction – outdoor sports, a fun run.
Suzy: What do you do? Regina: I work at a call centre in the evenings, but during the day I’m studying business – event planning, advertising, graphics, internet marketing. My daughter wants to take up architecture. If you see her bedroom she’s really very meticulous and organized.
Suzy: Where had you been living prior to Marie Rose Place and what were the conditions like? Regina: I was living on David Street, by the Perimeter. It was a basic apartment – nothing special, but clean. But with this – it’s like I’m living in a hotel. It’s very comfortable.
Suzy: How has your new environment impacted your daily life? Regina: I’m more creative and more productive. And it’s accessible to everything – any place I want to go. People told me not to go downtown, but I think it’s safe. I’ve found it’s really nice. For me, I see people going into the office as early as 5 and 6. That motivates me. It’s a big difference.
Suzy: What s it like being surrounded by other women who have been in a similar situation? Regina: I found a new family here we help each other. Especially the single moms. We help with the schedules and especially with the kids: picking them up and sending them to the bus stop. We re helping each other.
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Our visit left me feeling totally inspired – Regina’s optimism was incredibly refreshing. It’s amazing how your environment can lend itself so much to that. This bright and airy, modern space continues to improve the lives of these women and keep them motivated.
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Welcome bookcase to Inhabit! At EQ3, we love to explore Canada's design, art and culture bookcase scene. And, we want to share that with you. You'll find designer interviews, learn about different crafts, and discover new books and films to read or watch. You'll find other fun things too, like blogger home tours, music playlists, freebie printables, and contest announcements, as well as EQ3 behind the scenes footage, product intros and more.
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That was the exact vibe I got visiting Marie Rose Place, a new, affordable housing project in Winnipeg for immigrant women and their children. Next door to the centre is Holy Names House of Peace, a landing pad/safe home for single, refugee and immigrant women. Once these women are able to get on their feet, and secure work, they’ve got access to a viable housing option that offers all the basic amenities and of course, a warm community. It doesn’t hurt that it’s easy on the eyes either.
Last Friday, our photographer bookcase Charles and I were lucky enough to get a tour and learn all about the 6-story Edmonton Street apartment. Fallon Gladu, design consultant for the project acted as our guide, leading us through the bright and punchy coloured hallways where the smell of curry heavily lingered in the best way imaginable.
Our first stop was the main floor rec room. It’s a work in progress as the team at MRP will be adding elements of warmth to make this common area feel more like home. The intention was to create bookcase a space for all the tenats to use, where they can hang out and get to know one another a little better.
When Regina and her daughter moved in, they had all the basic building blocks in their space – a sofa, beds, lighting, a coffee table and entertainment unit all from EQ3. It was amazing to see how they personalized their space to make it uniquely theirs. Note the coloured lanterns hanging from the Six Globe Floor Lamp .
Suzy: What do you think of the cold? Regina: Well that’s the main challenge – but I see it as an opportunity to create something. Thinking of an event to make it an attraction – outdoor sports, a fun run.
Suzy: What do you do? Regina: I work at a call centre in the evenings, but during the day I’m studying business – event planning, advertising, graphics, internet marketing. My daughter wants to take up architecture. If you see her bedroom she’s really very meticulous and organized.
Suzy: Where had you been living prior to Marie Rose Place and what were the conditions like? Regina: I was living on David Street, by the Perimeter. It was a basic apartment – nothing special, but clean. But with this – it’s like I’m living in a hotel. It’s very comfortable.
Suzy: How has your new environment impacted your daily life? Regina: I’m more creative and more productive. And it’s accessible to everything – any place I want to go. People told me not to go downtown, but I think it’s safe. I’ve found it’s really nice. For me, I see people going into the office as early as 5 and 6. That motivates me. It’s a big difference.
Suzy: What s it like being surrounded by other women who have been in a similar situation? Regina: I found a new family here we help each other. Especially the single moms. We help with the schedules and especially with the kids: picking them up and sending them to the bus stop. We re helping each other.
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Our visit left me feeling totally inspired – Regina’s optimism was incredibly refreshing. It’s amazing how your environment can lend itself so much to that. This bright and airy, modern space continues to improve the lives of these women and keep them motivated.
Welcome bookcase to Inhabit! At EQ3, we love to explore Canada's design, art and culture bookcase scene. And, we want to share that with you. You'll find designer interviews, learn about different crafts, and discover new books and films to read or watch. You'll find other fun things too, like blogger home tours, music playlists, freebie printables, and contest announcements, as well as EQ3 behind the scenes footage, product intros and more.
Categories #EQ3 Spotted Blogger's Style Contest Design Design Library DIY Entertaining Food Freebie Inspiration Instagram Interview Music Library New Product Introductions The Craft Travel Uncategorized Visual Inventory Work Crush
Archives March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013
All comments posted on this blog are moderated and will not appear in the comment section until the author has approved them. We ask that you help us create a positive environment by sharing respectful and relevant comments. Please note that the author reserves the right to block inappropriate comments, at their discretion.
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