Creating environments that enable people to thrive is the driving force behind Melody Cate’s work. With over twenty-five years of experience in a vast range of project types, her passion and experience align best with civic work that meets the needs of a broad range of communities. As a project architect, Melody believes that fostering a collaborative spirit on a project team from the very beginning allows for the most innovative, technically sound, and enduring built environments to evolve. She uses this belief as a guide to leading K-12 school projects in the Charlottesville office.