Susan J. van der Meulen, architect; sjvandermeulen@yahoo.com
Services
Aries Design, est. 2011: Susan J. van der Meulen, licensed architect in Chicago, Illinois' Hyde Park neighborhood. Specializing in residential renovations for kitchens, baths, home offices, closets, and more. Renderings, proposed plans, site visits, documentation, preliminary and final design, working drawings and project management. Susan has over 30 years of experience in interior architecture, including work at a high-end Chicago residential firm. Expert at design detailing, obtaining permits and building board approvals, contractor coordination, and has sensitivity to historic contexts.
Goals
Well-designed updates to residences. See the "before and after" magic at work in recent projects, including work at 1700 East 56th Street, the Chippewa Apartments, the Promontory Apartments, and two bathrooms in the nearby historic Kenwood neighborhood.
Collaboration
Attention to interior details leads to well-informed design with the accent on innovation. Working with client and contractor, product research leads to the use of inspired interior finishes and design ideas, selected from a variety of sources. Level up the lighting and built-in craftsmanship, and renew your space.