Susan J. van der Meulen, architect; sjvandermeulen@yahoo.com
Services
Aries Design: Susan J. van der Meulen, licensed architect in Chicago Illinois. Sole practitioner specializing in residential renovation for kitchens, baths, closets, etc. Providing initial and continuing site visits, site documentation, preliminary and final design, working drawings and project management, Susan has over 40 years of experience in interior remodeling, including experience at a high-end Chicago residential firm. Areas of expertise include design detailing, obtaining permits and building board approvals, providing contractor coordination, and offering sensitivity to historic contexts.
Goals
Well-designed updates to your abode, with priority given to your goals. Recent projects include work in Chicago's 1700 E 56th Street, the Promontory Apartments, the Bristol, the Chippewa, the Clare at Water Tower, Newberry Plaza, and bathrooms in the historic Kenwood neighborhood.
Collaboration
Attention to interior details leads to well-informed design solutions. Working with the client and with the chosen contractor, product research leads to the use of exciting interior finishes and design ideas, selected from a variety of local sources.