Melissa Reeves | Reimagining Architecture: Value, Vision & Building the Future

At Linebox Studio, design is just the beginning.

Founded in 2007 with a mission to approach architecture differently, Linebox has grown into one of Canada’s most respected boutique design studios. Today, COO Melissa Reeves is helping lead the firm into its next chapter—infusing equity, purpose, and people-first values into how they build, lead, and evolve.

In this episode, Melissa shares her journey from finance to design, how she’s helping challenge outdated industry norms, and why staying boutique is a strategic decision—not a limitation.

We also explore why architecture is often misunderstood, undervalued, or treated as optional—and what’s at stake when we fail to recognize its cultural and structural impact.

This isn’t just a story about buildings. It’s about redefining success, reimagining leadership, and building a future that reflects the world we live in.

To find out more about Linebox Studios, visit their website: https://linebox.ca/