Serving Ottawa & the Ottawa Valley Thoughtfully Designed Spaces
Creating uniquely personalized spaces to enjoy for a lifetime
Thoughtfully blending function and beauty to create comfortable, joyful spaces that adapt through all life’s twists & turns.
Where Function and Beauty Meet
A home should be beautiful, but it also needs to be functional.
I believe that the most comfortable spaces are those designed for the whole family to enjoy — no matter what your family (or home) looks like.
The Service:
Architectural design starts with on-site meetings to understand the project, followed by a collaborative approach to bring your vision to life in a design you’ll love.
Types of Work:
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Residential Renovations & Additions
Life is about growth & change, and your space should adapt to whatever the future holds. I enjoy the challenge of adapting existing spaces to fit new families.
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Residential New Builds
Whether it's creating a new home, a shed for a hobby, an apartment for a family member, or a new garage, I’m happy to help you create your perfect space.
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Commercial (Under 600 m2)
Professional support to make your space fit your business needs and welcome your customers, whether your business is growing or just beginning.
Meet Melanie
I have been passionate about architecture and the environment throughout my life. This passion has led me on a lifetime of learning.
One thing that’s grown stronger through all these years is the belief that a space can increase or reduce our stress. I’ve been frustrated over the years by spaces that looked nice, but couldn’t be used well or weren’t constructed safely.
With rising prices for materials, labour, and the energy needed to heat and operate our homes, good design becomes more and more important. Efficiency, functionality, and beauty must work hand in hand.
I’m invested in learning your story so that I can ensure your space works efficiently to support your lifestyle.
Kind Words:
“In 2017, my husband and I purchased a condominium we knew needed a renovation. It was tired and stuck in the 80's.
Although we invited a few designers to present their ideas over the years, it wasn't until 2021 that we truly resonated with an entire condo design thoughtfully created by Melanie. In that specific moment, we embraced our forever home!
In our meetings with Melanie, she got to know us. She understood what we wanted from our new space and how we wanted to live within it. With this information and the takeaways from our many creative conversations, Melanie delivered a dream design which was beyond what we thought possible.
Today, we are very content and extremely happy in our beautifully crafted space. We are grateful for the time and energy Melanie devoted to our project and to us. She confidently transitioned a tired home design into a casual, modern and entertainment friendly oasis!
Thank you so much Melanie.”
— Jill C
“Ash and I love the dream design… I truly enjoyed the journey of exploring the possibilities of the space, it has definitely helped us decide exactly what we want.”
— Ray C
“I just wanted to let you know how appreciative I am for the work you recently did for us. I wasn't expecting you to complete the building permit and include all the required documentation. It really made my life easy, thank you.”
— George B
"Thank you so much for the great work you have done. I have submitted for the building permit and it has been approved!"
— Gary T