Creating environments that enable all people to thrive and live to their fullest potential is the driving force behind Melody’s work. Having over 25 years of experience from many different typologies that include K-12, libraries, community centers, higher-ed, master planning new communities, high-end commercial, multifamily, historic renovation and preservation, Melody’s main passion aligns with public work giving care and consideration for a broad range of communities. Her focus on thoughtful design to encourage connected, meaningful experiences is rooted in creating places people love to be.
Melody believes fostering a collaborative environment with a team from the very beginning of a project and throughout allows for the most innovative, technically sound, and enduring built environments to evolve. Respecting cultural heritage, fostering shared experiences, creating expertly crafted buildings for a sustainable future are consistent core values that she brings to each project. Her goals are to create spaces that lift the spirit and provide for a sustainable future.
Education
Bachelors of Architecture, Virginia Tech, 1990