About Chantel:
Chantel brings over 10 years of experience to the Utile team. Since 2014, she has broadened the firm’s experience with commercial and institutional clients. Her expertise is in programming and master planning, and she is currently leading the design of a 380,000 square foot corporate interior fit-out in Kendall Square. At Utile, Chantel has worked on a wide range of projects including MIT Samuel Tak Lee Building Renovation, Autodesk Boston, and the Jamaica Plain Branch of the Boston Public Library.
Receiving a Bachelors of Science and Master of Architecture degree in Architecture from the University of Cincinnati, she was awarded the Director’s Choice Award for her graduate thesis. Her research focused on exploring new learning environments as they relate to interdisciplinary programs. Prior to joining Utile, Chantel worked on a variety of institutional projects while at Ann Beha Architects, including the Cornell University Law School Master Plan, focusing on preserving its historic resources, repurposing existing buildings, and accommodating growth without expanding the campus footprint. She also worked on the New England Conservatory of Music Student Life and Performance Center and the John Hopkins Student Union / Campus Center Feasibility Study.
Chantel is a registered architect in Massachusetts, holds NCARB certification, and is a LEED Green Associate.
