Susan J. van der Meulen, architect; sjvandermeulen@yahoo.com
Services
Aries Design, est. 2011: Susan J. van der Meulen, licensed architect in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. Specializing in residential redesign, i.e. kitchens, baths, home offices, closets, and more. Offering preliminary to final design, working drawings and project management, Susan has over 30 years of experience in interior architecture. After school she worked at a high-end Chicago residential firm. Susan is expert at design detailing, obtaining permits and building board approvals, contractor coordination, and she has sensitivity to historic architectural contexts. Consider a refresh with Aries Design!
Goals
Well-designed updates to residences. See the "before and after" work in recent projects, including interior construction at 1700 East 56th Street, the Chippewa Apartments, the Promontory Apartments, and two master bathrooms in the historic Kenwood neighborhood.
Collaboration
Attention to interior details leads to impeccable 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.