Performance Driven- Designs: Where Creativity Meets Purpose

Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada Headquarters Fit up, 774 Echo Drive, Ottawa – View of Café Lounge

World Exchange Plaza Revitalization, 45 O’Connor Street, Ottawa – View of Food Court & Atrium

CHMIEL ARCHITECTS UNDERSTANDS the power of design to shape a sense of place and foster meaningful connections between space, community, and the environment. As an award-winning, mid-sized firm with over 30 years of experience, we deliver thoughtful, hands-on solutions that prioritize identity, culture, and long-term value. Our collaborative approach allows us to tailor each project to the unique needs of its users, ensuring that our designs are both innovative and grounded in context.

We believe meaningful design begins with listening. Through active engagement with clients, stakeholders, and communities, we share knowledge, experience, and values ensuring that the resulting environments are not only functional and beautiful, but also resilient and adaptable. Our design process is rooted in empathy, with a deep understanding that the best spaces evolve over time and continue to serve future generations.

Our reputation for design excellence is demonstrated through a portfolio of major projects and numerous awards. Highlights include City of Ottawa Urban Design Awards for the RCMP Headquarters (2002), 100 Murray Street offices (2007), and 99 Fifth Avenue apartments (2023), as well as an Ontario Masonry Design Award for 100 Murray Street.

Sustainability is central to our work. We’ve delivered several high- performance buildings, including Ottawa’s first LEED Gold-certified office, TELUS House, and LEED Gold Commercial Interiors for Export Development Canada and 100 Murray Street. In 2018, 100 Murray was also recognized as Canada’s first net-zero office building. Our commitment to environmental responsibility is reflected in every stage of the design process from material selection to energy performance and beyond