Susan J. van der Meulen, architect; sjvandermeulen@yahoo.com
Services
Aries Design: Susan J. van der Meulen, licensed architect in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, specializing in residential renovation for kitchens, baths, home offices, closets, and more. Offering preliminary and final design, working drawings and project management, Susan has over forty years of experience in interior architecture and design. After graduation she worked at several offices including a high-end Chicago residential firm. Susan is expert at design detailing, shopping expeditions, obtaining permits and building board approvals, and contractor coordination. In addition, she has sensitivity to historic architectural contexts. Consider a residential refresh by working with Aries Design.
Goals
Well-designed updates with a view to improving the use and value of the dwelling are definite goals. Past renovations have been at 1700 East 56th Street, the Chippewa Apartments, the Promontory Apartments, Newberry Plaza, and the Bristol Apartments, with two custom bathrooms in historic Kenwood.
Collaboration
Attention to interior details leads to excitingly renovated spaces. Working with the client and contractor, architectural research leads to inspired interior finishes and products, selected from a variety of sources. Level up the design focus and renew your space beautifully.