--- title: "MEL/ARCH architectural studio — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mel-arch-architectural-studio-pfvwus-pf~848105374 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~848105374.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "MEL/ARCH architectural studio" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f5c31975030f7181_7790-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "1201 Evans Ave, Suite 300, Fort Worth, Texas 76104, United States" latitude: 32.7256 longitude: -97.3184 phone: "(817) 653-3007" website: http://www.melarch.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 17 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 155 last_updated: 2026-09-10 --- # MEL/ARCH architectural studio Original Houzz profile: [MEL/ARCH architectural studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mel-arch-architectural-studio-pfvwus-pf~848105374) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Fort Worth, TX - **Serves:** Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Austin, Fort Worth, Ft Worth, Arlington, Plano, Irving, Waco, The Woodlands, Sugar Land, North Richland Hills, Galveston, Grapevine, Bedford, Haltom City, Hurst, Southlake, Benbrook, Saginaw, Watauga, Katy, White Settlement, Crowley, Forest Hill, Richland Hills, Kennedale, River Oaks, Everman, Sansom Park, Lake Worth, Edgecliff Village, Pantego, Dalworthington Gardens, Blue Mound, Westworth, Westover Hills, Bella Ranch, Ft. Worth, Naval Air Station/ Jrb, new mexico, Ruidoso - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2016–2019), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves 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 - Architectural Design - Building Design - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Kitchen Design - Sustainable Design - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Green Building - Space Planning - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Multigenerational Homes - Universal Design - Pool House Design & Construction - Handicap-Accessible Design - Tiny House Construction - Site Preparation - Modular Home Additions - Passive Solar Heating & Cooling - Home Gym Design & Construction ### Areas Served - Houston - San Antonio - Dallas - Austin - Fort Worth - Ft Worth - Arlington - Plano - Irving - Waco - The Woodlands - Sugar Land - North Richland Hills - Galveston - Grapevine - Bedford - Haltom City - Hurst - Southlake - Benbrook - Saginaw - Watauga - Katy - White Settlement - Crowley - Forest Hill - Richland Hills - Kennedale - River Oaks - Everman - Sansom Park - Lake Worth - Edgecliff Village - Pantego - Dalworthington Gardens - Blue Mound - Westworth - Westover Hills - Bella Ranch - Ft. Worth - Naval Air Station/ Jrb - new mexico - Ruidoso ### Typical Job Cost $500,000 - 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! ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | MEL/ARCH architectural studio | | Address | 1201 Evans Ave, Suite 300, Fort Worth, Texas 76104, United States | | Phone | (817) 653-3007 | | Website | http://www.melarch.com | | License Number | Texas 20893 | | Followers on Houzz | 155 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Melarch-the-architectural-studio-371511326217985/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/3198107?trk=tyah&trkInfo=clickedVertical%3Acompany%2CclickedEntityI - Blog — http://melarch.com/blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [MEL/ARCH architectural studio](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mel-arch-architectural-studio-pfvwus-pf~848105374) - **Website:** http://www.melarch.com - **Phone:** (817) 653-3007 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - AIA Member - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2016–2019), for Service. **Affiliations** - [The American Institute of Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/the-american-institute-of-architects-pfvwus-pf~1350720471) - [NCARB](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/ncarb-pfvwus-pf~1477640315) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 17 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Sheila Jane Reynolds, Oct. 2018** > 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! **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! **★★★★★ — Greg Heitzman, July 2017** > 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, July 2017** > 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, March 2017** > 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 **★★★★★ — carolyn\_crouch\_phillips, Dec. 2016** > 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. **★★★★ — vnana, July 2016** > 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., June 2016** > 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! **★★★★★ — luckyfrog2, June 2016** > 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. **★★★★★ — white\_river802, June 2016** > 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! **★★★★★ — HU-819218, April 2016** > 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. **★★★★★ — pampered soles, Nov. 2015** > -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 **★★★★★ — tt75225, Nov. 2015** > 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. **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 ## Selected projects - [Azula Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/azula-home-pj-vj~5701379) - Location: Miami, FL - Photos: 10 - [Johnson home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/johnson-home-pj-vj~5548743) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [zero energy earth home residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/zero-energy-earth-home-residence-pj-vj~1324970) - Location: Fort Worth, TX - Photos: 19 - Description: unique home with inverted "v" shape roof to catch rain water. Panoramic windows give a feeling of being one with nature. Ground floor is build into the hillside, adding to the energy efficiency. Exterior skin of home is a double skin facade with a "cork" finish on it. A lot of recycled materials were used throughout the design, in an attempt to make it as green as possible - [Woodhaven cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/woodhaven-cottage-pj-vj~5556235) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [cliff house](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cliff-house-pj-vj~1560378) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 3 - [Rural low impact outhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rural-low-impact-outhouse-pj-vj~5548706) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [BLOCK HOUSE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/block-house-pj-vj~5611957) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Rastavi residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rastavi-residence-pj-vj~5548734) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Thayer residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/thayer-residence-pj-vj~1499843) - Location: Houston, TX - Photos: 12 - [Casa perspective](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-perspective-pj-vj~5548751) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Ruston 2+2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ruston-2-2-pj-vj~5548766) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Johanson residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/johanson-residence-pj-vj~1500059) - Location: Conroe, TX - Photos: 8 - [cromwell container living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cromwell-container-living-pj-vj~5386956) - Location: Fort Worth, TX - Photos: 3 - [Loft conversion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/loft-conversion-pj-vj~1371029) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [coffee shop and co-working space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coffee-shop-and-co-working-space-pj-vj~2443427) - Location: Fort Worth, TX - Photos: 3 - [Casa Patron](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casa-patron-pj-vj~5354110) - Location: Alto, NM - Photos: 3 - [Office container park](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/office-container-park-pj-vj~1910909) - Location: Fort Worth, TX - Photos: 5 - [Green commercial facility](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/green-commercial-facility-pj-vj~2017630) - Location: Dallas, TX - Photos: 5 [See all 18 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/mel-arch-architectural-studio-pfvwus-pf~848105374) ## Ideabooks - [Denton Residence Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54988053/list/denton-residence-ideas) — 55 ideas - [Jim Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54988085/list/jim-residence) — 2 ideas - [Nim Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54988125/list/nim-residence) — 1 idea [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/matthijs1) ## Community Q&A **Q: How can I find this wood?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello, I live in South Florida and am hoping to achieve this beautiful design in my personal home. I cannot find treated plank wood or a comparable wood look anywhere. Would you mind sharing with me where you found it? It's killing me... and I have to order it soon since my bathroom drywall is going up this week. I would be very grateful for any help. Thank you. Alison (561) 445-2710 A: 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, I will make sure to let you know. Cheers Matthijs **Q: Where did you get this vanity from??** *(in Photo Questions)* A: it was a hand made bowl which was made by the client. The wood was locally reclaimed wood **Q: location** *(in Photo Questions)* where is this located? I love the terrain as well as the house A: Sounds 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 --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-10.*