Brunswick House (Saint John)
Brunswick House is a commercial office building located at 44 Chipman Hill in uptown Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. The building serves prominent office address in the city's central business district and is managed by Commercial Properties Limited. It is situated in an area with a high Walk Score of 100/100, indicating its location in the heart of the city's pedestrian-friendly core. The building houses several professional firms, including the Saint John office of the regional law firm Stewart McKelvey.
Before The Brunswick House
The Brunswick House stands on Chipman Hill, an area named after Ward Chipman, an important lawyer and politician in early Saint John. The street and surrounding properties were once part of the Ward Chipman estate, though his grand residence on the other side of Union Street was demolished to make way for the Carnegie Library and the YMCA. Unlike the neighbouring pre-fire brick buildings at 1, 5, and 9 Chipman Hill, which date from circa 1854 and survived the Great Fire of Saint John in 1877, Brunswick House's architectural heritage is unknown.
The Modern Brunswick House
In the modern era, the building has functioned as a commercial office space. A notable milestone in its recent history came in late 2012, when the Brunswick House received a BOMA BESt Level 2 certification for its green building practices recognizing achievements in energy efficiency, water use reduction, and enhanced indoor environmental Quality.
Renovations
The Brunswick House's BOMA BESt certification, awarded in December 2012, indicates that significant upgrades or operational improvements were implemented to achieve recognized standards of sustainability. Such certifications typically require investments in building systems to improve environmental performance. As a functioning office building managed by Commercial Properties Limited Brunswick House undergoes regular maintenance and updates to serve its commercial tenants. The building continues to operate as a professional office space, currently housing the law firm Stewart McKelvey on its 10th floor
Stewart McKelvey
The Most prominent tenant is the law firm Stewart McKelvey, which occupies Suite 1000. As Atlantic Canada's largest full-service law firm, their Saint John office is one of six locations the firm maintains across the four Atlantic provinces. The firm's presence at 44 Chipman Hill establishes Brunswick House as a notable legal and professional address in the city.
Mariner Partners
In late 2023, the technology company Mariner Partners relocated its offices to Brunswick House. The company sub-leased 6,123 square feet of space in Suite 310 (Floor 3), a move facilitated by Brunswick Brokers Limited. The space was formerly occupied by Canada Life, and Mariner Partners, move into the building represents a significant recent tenancy. A representative from Mariner Partners noted they were pleased with the "fresh modern vibe' and appropriate size of their new offices.
See also
Saint John City Hall
Brunswick Square