The Neighbourhood

The Fifth + Bank apartment building by Minto Apartments is a seven-storey urban infill project connected to a…

Wishing you the gift of health and happiness this holiday. May the true spirit of the season fill your…

Chmiel Architects is a high profile medium-sized Architectural firm, located in downtown Ottawa.

We currently have two positions available for…

“Women are the real architects of society.” – Cher

Although women and men now enroll in architecture school in roughly…

In compliance with Ottawa Public Health’s recommendations on limiting the spread of COVID-19, CHMIEL ARCHITECTS has established the…

Adding a new residential landmark to a well-established neighbourhood is not something to be done in a slapdash manner….

Just a few blocks from Parliament Hill, National Arts Centre, and the Ottawa ByWard Market, The Alt Hotel and…

On July 5th, we celebrate a female pioneer of architecture, Ethel Mary Charles – the first woman architect to…

What makes for the best work environment? Seems to be forever evolving, however, more and more companies are starting…

Joule is a new company headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario. Branched from the Canadian Medical Association, it was created…

On September 22nd, 84 golfers gathered for the 4th Annual Keltic Cup Charity Golf Classic at the Marshes Golf…

The Forum Lecture series, organized through Carleton University’s Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism, introduces students, faculty…

Before planning any new build, architects and builders should always consider the importance of social space within a building….

Welcome to the new ChmielArchitects.com.

Over the last few months, we have been working with Ottawa-based TRUEdotDESIGN to design a…

There are many links between urban planning and healthy communities. Environmental, social and economic conditions can have both positive…

The Rideau Carleton Raceway, a fixture in Ottawa since 1962, was last renovated in 2000 and was in need…

Relationship building is important, no matter the industry. Getting to know people beyond reputation can go a long way…

The Chmiel team is pleased to share the exciting news that our 400,000 square foot fitup for Export Development…

In her landmark book on urban planning, “The Death and Life of Great American Cities”, visionary planner Jane Jacobs…

When Ashcroft Homes first acquired former Ottawa Humane Society land at 101 Champagne Avenue South, the intention had been…

The building at Bayview Trainyards, between Scott Street and the Ottawa River Parkway, was built in 1941 and will…

Recently, Elaine Yee attended an event hosted by Interface. The purpose of the event? To share information about their…

What makes a building “green” is still sometimes subject for debate but the definition of sustainable building and sustainable…

“Find something you are passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.” -Julia Child

In order to remain abreast of…

On September 25th, 100 golfers participated in the 2nd Annual Keltic Cup Charity Golf Classic at the Marshes Golf…

Chmiel Architects is thrilled to be continuing our relationship with Alterna Savings as Ottawa’s oldest credit union broke ground…

Chmiel Architects focuses on sustainable design for a variety of commercial, industrial and residential projects. Our team offers a…

In 2013, Chmiel Architects, in partnership with Advanced Business Interiors, hosted the first edition of the Keltic Cup Charity…

Ottawa’s new “IT” address, The Slater, has officially broken ground.  Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Diane Holmes, Alt Hotel’s Hugo Germain…

On September 11, more than 100 people participated in the first annual Keltic Cup Charity Golf Classic, a Ryder Cup…