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Chmiel Architects has been producing innovative and thoughtful solutions that transform places and impact people’s lives since 1996. Our integrated and strategic approach to design, along with our commitment to creating long-term relationships, enables us to achieve architectural excellence that supports our client’s visions and success.
A core group of highly skilled professionals who work collaboratively to balance architectural vision with a pragmatic project delivery approach. Chmiel Architects builds projects that respond & communicate with its environment and the human experience.
let’s talkAny built project, whether an interior environment or a three-dimensional architectural form, responds to and communicates with its environment spatially and in an affecting manner. At Chmiel Architects, it is our desire and intention to ensure that this interplay is focused and strategic, meeting our clients’ business objectives and responding to the human condition with its architectural expression.
Our values and solutions help us build collaborative relationships for crafting efficient, innovative, and sustainable projects that enhance the human experience.
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Our client’s satisfaction is our top priority. Read some client feedback that speaks to our commitment to delivering exceptional results.
Chmiel Architects has provided a level of service which has been thoroughly responsive within an integrated team delivery process. They have provided a level of skill and expertise and an attention to detail which has proven to be of great benefit to EDC. The firm met the challenges of the project, consistently maintaining a professional and qualitative approach to all tasks and deliverables.”
Ian Glasgow
Director, Real Estate and Corporate Services
Export Development Canada (EDC)
Chmiel resourced their team with knowledgeable professionals who brought both logistics and vision to the project. The team’s attention to detail was very instrumental in the approval of this complicated and comprehensive renovation project.”
Julia McAllister
Senior Project Manager
CBRE Limited Global Corporate Services
Chmiel Architects has provided the highest level of service to Alterna to meet our project timelines and deliverables in a timely manner and their professional approach to our project has provided Alterna with an effective working collaborative team environment. Furthermore, CA was a tireless advocate for Alterna throughout the project’s duration, from design through to occupancy and move in.”
Jeff P. Olynik
Manager Facilities & Building Operations
Alterna Savings & Credit Union Ltd.
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January 25, 2023
The Fifth + Bank apartment building by Minto Apartments is a seven-storey urban infill project connected to a two-storey heritage building located at 99 Fifth Avenue between Fourth and Fifth Avenue in Ottawa’s Glebe neighbourhood.
August 24, 2021
Chmiel Architects is a high profile medium-sized Architectural firm, located in downtown Ottawa.
June 6, 2019
Adding a new residential landmark to a well-established neighbourhood is not something to be done in a slapdash manner. It requires thoughtful design that takes into account everything from the building’s relationship to the street and residents’ various modes of transportation, to complimenting the surrounding area and providing the right amenities for the people who will be living there.
July 5, 2017
On July 5th, we celebrate a female pioneer of architecture, Ethel Mary Charles – the first woman architect to join the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in 1898. Because of her trailblazing the way, today we recognize and highlight the achievements of women in architecture worldwide, and within our own organization.
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