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MEL/ARCH architectural studio

MEL/ARCH architectural studio

Average rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars17 Reviews
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About Us

MEL/ARCH architectural studio is a progressive architecture firm with offices in Fort Worth and Houston focusing on green design and zero energy buildings for both residential and commercial buildings. Being a Texas transplant, founding partner Matthijs Melchiors combines his unique Dutch heritage with local and regional standards. MEL/ARCH sculpts its building designs through an abstract and poetic approach, while adhering to its core principle of sustainable design. Building in harmony with nature and soul creates spectacular places both timeless and divine.

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Design, Custom Homes, Energy-Efficient Homes, Floor Plans, Green Building, Guesthouse Design & Construction, Handicap-Accessible Design, Home Additions, Home Extensions, Home Gym Design & Construction, House Plans, Kitchen Design, Modular Home Additions, Multigenerational Homes, New Home Construction, Passive Solar Heating & Cooling, Pool House Design & Construction, Site Preparation, Space Planning, Sustainable Design, Tiny House Construction, Universal Design

Areas Served

Arlington, Bedford, Bella Ranch, Benbrook, Blue Mound, Crowley, Dalworthington Gardens, Edgecliff Village, Everman, Forest Hill, Fort Worth, Ft Worth, Ft. Worth, Grapevine, Haltom City, Hurst, Kennedale, Lake Worth, Naval Air Station/ Jrb, North Richland Hills, Pantego, Richland Hills, River Oaks, Saginaw, Sansom Park, Watauga, Westover Hills, Westworth, White Settlement, houston, sugar land, The woodlands, Galveston, Austin, San Antonio, Waco, Southlake, Katy, Ruidoso, new mexico, irving, dallas, plano

Awards

AIA Member

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18 Projects

Azula Home
10

Azula Home

Miami, USA
Johnson home
6

Johnson home

zero energy residence
19

zero energy earth home residence

Fort Worth, TX
Woodhaven cottage
12

Woodhaven cottage

cliff house
3

cliff house

Houston, USA
Rural outhouse
5

Rural low impact outhouse

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Business Details

Business Name

MEL/ARCH architectural studio

Phone Number

+1 817-653-3007

Website

www.melarch.com

Address

1201 Evans Ave
Suite 300
Fort Worth, TX 76104

Typical Job Cost

$5 lakh - 10,000,000

Budgets will vary greatly based on level of finish out desired and scope of project. Generally speaking our typical projects range from $500,000 and upward but we are always interested in projects where we have the opportunity to create great design regardless of the scope of work!

License Number

Texas 20893

Followers

158 Followers

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Credentials

4 Houzz Awards
Best of Houzz 2019
Best of Houzz 2018
Best of Houzz 2017
Best of Houzz 2016
4 Houzz Badges
Star Houzzer
Influencer
Recommended on Houzz
1,000 Ideabook Saves
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17 Reviews for MEL/ARCH architectural studio

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Sheila Jane Reynolds
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I began working with MelArch in late May, early June 2018 of this year. Matthijs Melchiors has been very attentive to me and my needs for my yoga studio. I am excited to be working with him and his team, Jason Beane. They totally think outside the box and have given me more insight to my business. Once I find a contractor for this job, we are set to get started!
MEL/ARCH architectural studio
Comment from MEL/ARCH architectural studio:
It has been a true pleasure working with you. I cannot wait to see the design come to life. It will be stellar. Thank you very much for your review!
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Greg Heitzman
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We were offered the chance to put our DREAM LIST together for a project with Mel/Arch, and THEN offered the opportunity to discuss the pros, cons, and COSTS upfront, THAT is what I think enables Mel/Arch Architects to stand out. They listen to our wants and needs and communicate back in ways that we understood, not architectural-speak. Communication was the key for us. We will use them when the project comes to fruition.
Sherry Green
Sherry Green
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Working with MEL/ARCH has been pure pleasure, from start to finish. They are so easy to work with and truly have your best interest in mind. I love their attention to detail and highly recommend the team.
Modern Lantern
Modern Lantern
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
It was great working with such a talented team. Their keen insight and out of the box thinking made for a great collaboration. I am looking forward to working with MEL/ARCH studio again, and would highly recommend this firm to anyone, wanting to do clever and sustainable design
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carolyn_crouch_phillips
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I have had a wonderful experience working with the MEL/ARCH team. Meetings were well-organized and provided all information needed, and then some. Innovative concepts, sustainability focused, engaged and personable team members. Highly recommend this firm.
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vnana
Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Matthijs is good to work with and was diligent in completing the drawings. We enjoyed working with him and would recommend him to others. He also did a good job co-ordination the work of the other professionals, like Civil, structural & MEP engineers to get all drawings completed and approved by the city. We would definetly plan to use him & his company again.
Good Earth Inc.
Good Earth Inc.
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
From start to finish MEL/ARCH was professional, creative, and open to our ideas as the client. If has been a pleasure working with such a team player!
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luckyfrog2
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
We are currently working with MEL/ARCH on a major remodel project renovating half of our house and building out a backyard space. Matthijs Melchior has been a great pleasure to work with, he has listened to what we say we want and in turn offers solutions that are better for us than our original ideas. In addition, he’s taking great care and respect to the original design of the house. We live in a 1950’s modern that’s been renovated a couple times before by previous owners… Matthijs is helping us make the overall renovation more inline with the original architecture, but with his creative twist. Matthijs has also approached the renovation in a way that will maximize our savings by offering design solutions that will be more cost effective. We look forward to working with MEL/ARCH through this project and know we’re in the good hands.
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white_river802
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
When we first approached Matthijs for our project he told us that Mel/Arch Studios believes good design can truly improve our lives. From start to finish Matthijs brought passion, enthusiasm and creativity to our project. Never hesitating to tailor his expertise to our unique needs. He is an artist in the truest sense of the word. We highly recommend Matthijs to anyone who is looking to create sustainable, smart and beautifully designed spaces!
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HU-819218
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
I have had a very successful experience working with Melchoir Architecture (Mel/Arch). Matthijs Melchoir has been a delight to work with and his professionalism and consistency has resulted in a residential plan that I am thoroughly happy with - and I am a perfectionist! He helped get all the elements I wanted into the plan while utilizing the space efficiently. Thereby, he was able to keep square footage down and consequently control overall cost. It has been a satisfying experience and I can confidently recommend him.
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pampered soles
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
-MEL/ARCH has a very artistic and poetic approach to design, starting from an abstract concept or idea and turning it into wonderful piece of architecture -Working with MEL/ARCH is a true collaborative effort. MEL/ARCH listens and bring very insightful and unexpected creative ideas to the table -MEL/ARCH stresses the importance of the building in relationship to the land, and educated us on the dialog and spatial relationship between the two -Something innate to MEL/ARCH is their devotion to protecting the environment. -MEL/ARCH is highly recommended
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tt75225
Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars
MEL/ARCH was a referral. I wish all the recommendations I have received were as good as this one. This firm is easy to work with and came to the table with great ideas. I have yet to feel uncomfortable about changing my mind as often as I do, we probably could have built a dozen homes just with all the changes made. He also made sure that we stayed within budget. Thank you Matthijs for your professionalism, expertise and dedication in creating my home.
MEL/ARCH architectural studio
Comment from MEL/ARCH architectural studio:
Thank you for your kind words. It is truly a pleasure working with you. We always strive to make each design collaboration both exciting as well as beneficial
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Commented: How can I find this wood?Dear Alison, Thank you for your query. I also received your voicemail. I have contacted the carpenter on that job to trace back what material he used. I have not heard back from him. As soon as I do, ...
7 January 2018
Commented: Where did you get this vanity from??it was a hand made bowl which was made by the client. The wood was locally reclaimed wood
13 June 2016
Commented: locationSounds great. One of my homes will be on this years AIA home tour (april 9th and 10th). Let me know if you are planning to go to the tour. I would enjoy seeing you there
9 November 2015
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