About Us
When we first envisioned MelD Studio, we set out to create a new kind of design firm not readily available in our region; one that is creative, energetic, and collaborative with both our clients and among us as a team. We got to know each other as colleagues at other firms where we developed a keen friendship and mutual respect for each other’s work. We work hard to carry all of that positive, creative, collaborative energy through to our relationships with our clients and firmly believe that is what makes us most unique.
Our Team
Lois Torvik has been a licensed architect in the state of Florida since 2007. Lois’s recent work experience is with high-end residential projects located in Florida and abroad. Prior to pursuing her Master of Architecture at Yale University, Lois worked for Merrill, Pastor and Colgan, a firm renowned for its traditional architecture. Her early career experiences gave her diverse design experiences in commercial and institutional architecture.
Angelina Wheeler-Chong is a licensed architect in the state of Florida. She graduated from Drexel University with her Bachelors in Architecture in 1999. Angelina brings 20+ years of work experience which includes hospitality, high-end residential, multi-family and educational projects and has worked for several firms prior to joining Meld; including the internationally acclaimed firm Venturi Scott Brown and Associates.
Jeff Anderson is a licensed architect in the state of Florida. He graduated with both his Master and Bachelor of Architecture degrees from the University of Florida. Jeff’s prior work experience includes large high-end residential projects in Brevard County, Vero Beach, and the Bahamas. His previous mentorship at an award-winning Melbourne design firm has provided him with experience in luxury design, smart home technology and construction administration.
Gerald Balletti has worked for a number of architectural firms in his 15+ year career. For the last decade, Gerald has worked on high-end residential and multi-family projects with a local firm while maintaining his own design business. His personal design business has given him experience interacting with clients and dealing closely with contractors. Gerald’s prior firm work experience includes commercial, multi-family (condominium and townhouse) and assisted living facilities.
