Victoria, British Columbia
Concept Proposal • Corporate Headquarters & Retail
23,000 SF • Completed 1998
Designed for Chew Excavating, this conceptual headquarters combined modern corporate offices with ground-level retail space to create a flexible mixed-use commercial development. The design sought to establish a strong architectural identity while providing efficient workspaces that could support the company's continued growth.
The 23,000-square-foot proposal features a three-story steel and concrete structure organized around clean geometric forms, generous glazing, and a distinctive cylindrical entry tower that serves as the building's architectural focal point. Flexible office layouts, integrated retail space, and carefully planned circulation were combined to create a professional environment that balances functionality with contemporary design.
Developed in 1998, the project reflects Lex George's approach to commercial architecture—designing buildings that communicate a company's identity while delivering adaptable, efficient spaces for employees, customers, and future expansion.
Although the project remained a conceptual proposal, it demonstrates experience in corporate headquarters planning, mixed-use development, and modern commercial architecture.
Project Details
- Project Type: Corporate Headquarters / Mixed-Use Commercial
- Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
- Client: Chew Excavating
- Size: 23,000 SF
- Construction Cost: $1.6 Million
- Structure: Three-Story Steel & Concrete
- Architect: Lex George
- Completed: 1998