About
Michelle practices listening-based design; balancing the functional needs and wants of her clients with a sense or aesthetic form and space.
As lead designer she looks to develop a vision for each project and views a successful design process as one in which authorship is shared with other members of the project team. She frequently collaborates with interior designers and enjoys working with builders and craftspeople.
Contact
ouellette.mrae@gmail.com
(978) 501-6814
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With more than 13 years experience, Michelle brings both a breadth and a depth to each of her projects. A registered architect in Massachusetts, her belief in holistic design led her to develop a broad set of skills, advantageous to both her clients and her project teams. She works on projects of all scales and many types, often from beginning planning stages through to construction completion.
Mentoring and training are a cornerstone of her practice and she seeks colleagues who believe in open dialogue and respectful collaboration celebrating and capitalizing on individual skillsets.
Michelle is currently a Senior Associate at DSK | Dewing Schmid Kearns Architects + Planners. She began there as an intern architect, and has occupied many positions at the firm, including Marketing Coordinator and Interim Director of Interior Design. Her roles on projects have ranged from Project Manager, Project Architect, Interior Designer with a common thread being design leadership and client communication.
Education
Penn State, Bachelor of Architecture (B.ARCH)
Experience
Dewing & Schmid Architects
2010, 2011-2013
DSK | Dewing Schmid Kearns Architects +Planners
2013-current
Client Typologies
Private Homeowners
Private Colleges and Universities
Private Schools, K-12
Science Institutions
Restaurants
Church
Practice Areas
Project Architect / Project Manager
Lead Designer
Interior Design
Furniture Selection
Art Direction
Marketing Strategy, Branding
Software
Revit
Enscape
Concepts
Blubeam
Procore | PlanGrid | Autodesk Docs
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Indesign
SketchUp
VRay
Wordpress
Squarespace
Project Typologies
Single Family Homes, New + Reno
Historic Renovation
Home Addition/Renovation
Condo Renovation
Library / Student Center / Dining
Athletic Facility
Performing Arts
Laboratory / Imaging Center
Art Studio / Maker Space
Church / Interfaith Chapel