Business Details
21 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Design in Victoria, BC
Established in 2005, Joe Newell Architect is a Victoria-based firm led by Joseph Newell, a Member of the Architectural Institute of BC, and Margaret Newell, a LEED Accredited Professional with over 20 years of experience. Our team collaborates with planners, landscape architects, and community groups to deliver integrated design solutions tailored to client needs. We prioritize sustainability through LEED, Built Green, and other green building certifications, incorporating energy-efficient systems and environmentally preferable materials.With decades of experience in affordable and special needs housing, we focus on community-minded projects including healthcare facilities, churches, and outreach centers across Vancouver Island. Our process emphasizes client collaboration, ensuring designs transcend architectural style to reflect client vision and environmental context while maintaining rigorous compliance with regulatory standards.
Services
Residential Design
Commercial Architecture
Affordable Housing
Sustainable Design
Institutional Projects
Tenant Improvements
Interior Design
Architectural Consultation
Healthcare Facilities
Community Outreach Centers
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We have decades of experience in affordable and special needs housing projects
- Our team includes LEED Accredited Professionals with sustainability expertise
- We provide tailored solutions through client-centered design collaboration
- We maintain rigorous regulatory compliance across all project phases
- We specialize in community-integrated institutional and healthcare facilities
Associations and certifications
- LEED
Services
Residential Design
Our residential design services create functional, aesthetically pleasing living spaces tailored to client needs. We specialize in multi-family developments and strata-titled projects, with notable works including Nursery Heights and Ocean Villas. Our approach integrates environmental considerations while maintaining strict compliance with building regulations. The team provides comprehensive oversight from initial concept through to project completion.
Commercial Architecture
We design innovative commercial spaces that balance functionality with aesthetic appeal. Our expertise includes office developments, retail environments, and mixed-use buildings. Projects benefit from our LEED-certified professionals who incorporate sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems. Our experience spans from initial planning to final construction documentation for diverse commercial clients.
Affordable Housing
With over 25 years combined experience, we deliver award-winning affordable and special needs housing solutions. Our work with non-profits and social welfare societies creates dignified living environments that address community needs. We handle all project phases from concept development to regulatory compliance, working closely with housing societies to ensure cost-effective, sustainable outcomes.
Sustainable Design
Our sustainable design practice prioritizes environmental responsibility through LEED, Built Green, and other certification frameworks. We implement passive and active building systems that reduce energy consumption while selecting eco-friendly materials. This approach minimizes environmental impact across residential, commercial, and institutional projects while maintaining architectural integrity.
Healthcare Facilities
We specialize in healthcare and community care facility design that balances functionality with patient-centered environments. Our portfolio includes hospitals, clinics, and outreach centers that meet strict regulatory requirements. The team works closely with medical professionals and community stakeholders to create spaces that support healing and efficient healthcare delivery.
People
Joseph Newell
Architect
Established the firm in 2005 after 15+ years practicing architecture in Canada and England. Member of the Architectural Institute of BC, focusing on community-integrated design solutions.
Margaret Newell
Architect
LEED Accredited Professional with 20+ years experience in institutional, commercial, and residential projects across three countries. Specializes in non-profit housing and healthcare facility design.
Nidaa Al Dujaili
Interior Designer
Masters in Architecture with 12+ years BC experience. Specializes in interior design, kitchen design, and graphic design for residential and commercial projects.
Wilson da Luz
Architect
30+ years experience across Brazil and Canada. Expertise in residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial projects from concept to construction completion.
Serhiy Rasskazov
Intern Architect
Master of Architecture with experience in Ukraine, Poland, and Canada. Specializes in residential and commercial design with expertise in European construction techniques.
Questions
What architectural services does Joe Newell Architect offer?
We provide residential, commercial, and institutional design services including new developments, renovations, interior design, and architectural consultation for both private and non-profit clients.
Do you specialize in sustainable building design?
Yes, our team includes LEED Accredited Professionals who incorporate energy-efficient systems and environmentally preferable materials across all project types to minimize environmental impact.
What experience do you have with affordable housing projects?
Our firm has over 25 years combined experience delivering affordable and special needs housing solutions in collaboration with Vancouver Island housing societies and social welfare organizations.
How does your design process work?
We engage clients as key team members, starting with vision and functional requirement discussions that inform the evolving design while ensuring regulatory compliance throughout all project phases.
Can you handle healthcare facility design?
Yes, we specialize in healthcare and community care facilities including hospitals, clinics, and outreach centers that meet strict regulatory requirements while prioritizing patient-centered environments.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Victoria, BC, we work across Vancouver Island and have completed projects in various locations including Aspen, Colorado and Aberdeen, Washington.
