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Although women and men now enroll in architecture school in roughly equal numbers, it’s still a vastly male-dominated profession, with women representing only about one in five licensed professionals.

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.

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

Chmiel Architects is thrilled to be continuing our relationship with Alterna Savings as Ottawa’s oldest credit union broke ground in Westboro in May. “Place Alterna”, scheduled to open in 2015, will be located in the heart of Westboro Village as part of BridgePort Realty’s Westboro Connection project.

Wishing you the gift of health and happiness this holiday. May the true spirit of the season fill your hearts and homes with joy.

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.