Melanie joined Dewson Architects in 2025, bringing extensive experience working on retrofit and adaptive-reuse projects across residential, commercial, hospitality, and institutional sectors. She has a strong interest in how sustainable strategies, particularly material reuse and the thoughtful transformation of existing buildings, can shape architecture that is both resilient and timeless.

She finds purpose in connecting with clients and guiding their visions into spaces that are grounded in context and responsive to need, whether individual or community based. Melanie believes that meaningful design today is rooted in intention: reducing waste, working creatively with what already exists, and making responsible material choices. These principles align closely with her experience and make her work at Dewson Architects deeply rewarding.

Outside the studio, Melanie enjoys pottery, cooking, exploring art, and hunting for unique vintage finds.