Birthing Beautiful Communities
Designing a space rooted in healing, support, and community for an organization reimagining maternal care.
Birthing Beautiful Communities
Size: 15,000 sqft
Designer: Jakecia Durham
Scope: Full Interior Design: FF&E Package and Procurement, Space Planning, Renderings, Design Drawings and Details
Status: Under Construction
Estimated Completion: Spring 2027
Overview
Birthing Beautiful Communities (BBC) is a Cleveland-based nonprofit dedicated to improving maternal and infant health outcomes for Black mothers and families. Their new freestanding birthing center - set to open in 2026 - will be the first Black-led facility of its kind in Ohio. Located in the Hough neighborhood, where BBC’s mission first began, the 15,000-square-foot center is designed to provide holistic, community-rooted care in a home-like environment that prioritizes comfort, accessibility, and cultural connection.
Design Approach
Desired Designs was selected to lead the full interior design and FF&E scope for the new center, including space planning, renderings, and elevations. Our design approach focuses on creating a calm, restorative, and dignified environment that supports both physical and emotional well-being.
Space Planning
Thoughtfully planned layouts balance privacy and connection, guiding flow between care, rest, and community spaces with ease and intention.
Renderings
Renderings bring the vision to life - translating BBC’s mission into spaces grounded in light, texture, and warmth.
Details
Details refine the story, aligning materials, forms, and finishes to express care through design.
Inspired by the strength and resilience of the women and families BBC serves, the interiors blend residential warmth with the functionality of a medical setting - balancing natural materials, soft lighting, and a warm, grounded palette. From birthing suites to community gathering areas, each space was intentionally planned to foster a sense of safety, celebration, and belonging.
Press & Media
Spectrum News
11/12/2025
Ideastream
5/6/2025
News 5 Cleveland
4/15/2025
Cleveland 19 News
8/29/2024