Canadian Commercial Corporation Offices – Ottawa
LWG Architectural Interiors designed the Canadian Commercial Corporation Offices in Ottawa to embody quiet confidence, blending Canadian modesty with global sophistication in a workspace that prioritizes well-being and inclusivity.
How do you design a workspace for an organization that speaks softly—but acts globally?
That question guided every decision behind the Canadian Commercial Corporation’s (CCC) new headquarters. As a federal agency that connects Canadian businesses with international governments, CCC’s work is built on trust, diplomacy, and precision. Their new home needed to reflect all of that—without ever feeling grandiose.
The result is a workplace shaped by balance: Canadian modesty meets global sophistication. Professionalism meets warmth. Formal diplomacy meets everyday comfort.
From the moment you enter, the tone is clear. The reception lounge feels more like a boutique hotel than a government office—warm lighting, soft materials, and thoughtful details welcome guests with quiet confidence. Behind the scenes, CCC’s staff are supported by spaces that prioritize well-being: acoustic zones, calming natural finishes, and workstations designed for comfort and focus.
At the heart of the office is a central lounge that adapts throughout the day. One moment, it’s a team meeting hub. The next, a diplomatic reception space. With modular red seating, integrated tech, and folding partitions, it’s a space that flexes with CCC’s global rhythm. Overhead, a contemporary coffered ceiling adds acoustic control and a sense of ceremony—elegant, without ever being flashy.
The staff lounge is another standout—a space designed for people, not just productivity. Framed by chainmail curtains and anchored by a curved wood bar, it offers room to decompress, connect, and recharge. It’s hospitality, without the pretense.
Design decisions were never just about aesthetics. They were about values. CCC’s commitment to inclusion—across cultures, abilities, and workstyles—shaped every corner of the layout. Barrier-free access, sensory-sensitive lighting, quiet rooms, and intuitive wayfinding all reflect a deeper goal: to make everyone feel considered.
This is not a space of loud gestures. It’s a space of intention. Every finish, every layout choice, every soft touch tells the story of a team that sees the world clearly—and shows up with purpose.
The CCC headquarters is more than a place to work. It’s a quiet, confident statement of who they are: Canadian, collaborative, and ready for what’s next.
Design: LWG Architectural Interiors
Design Team: Olivia Carmichael, Gabriella Gribbons, Marc Lettelier
Electrical and Mechanical: R J McKee Engineering Ltd
Contractor: Ark Construction
Photography: Kevin Belanger
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