About Us
Melotte Morse Leonatti Parker, Ltd. (MMLP) provides architectural and environmental building planning and interior design services to institutions, public agencies and private clients. MMLP is two divisions with a single mission – to improve the built environment. The architectural group, MMLP provides our clients with comprehensively thought-through problem solving and innovative solutions to difficult design and planning problems. MMLP are school architects in Illinois, providing clients with dependable planning and design services from the most mundane repair and maintenance projects to state-of-the-art new facilities. MMLP are housing architects in Illinois, assisting clients to spend their shrinking maintenance dollars to the greatest effect. MMLP are commercial architects in Illinois, providing Interior Design services to create healthful and productive workspaces. MMLP are historic architects in Illinois, using our experience in the products and building techniques of the past to move historic buildings into the future. The Analytical Design Group (ADG) division specializes in environmental issues in buildings: mold, asbestos, lead-containing paint and indoor air quality. MMLP and ADG emphasize close and continuing communications with clients on each unique project whether remodeling, new construction, historic renovation or green and sustainable design. All projects receive personal management by a MMLP principal architect to assure a responsive and well-managed project from start to finish. We will take the time to understand you and your design needs. Instead of imposing an aesthetic on you, we start by listening and incorporate your style and tastes into the design concept to enhance the functionality of the space. MMLP’s architectural services are comprehensive and cost effective.
Dave Leonatti
Email: dleonatti@mmlpltd.com
Qualifications:
Bachelors of Architecture, University of Illinois School of Architecture
Registered: Architect in Illinois and Missouri: American Institute of Architects www.aiail.org
Representative Projects
School Districts: Carrollton #1, Peoria Heights #325, Bushnell-Prairie City #170, Springfield #186
Urban & Historic: Lincoln’s Tomb Restoration - Springfield, Old State Capitol Plaza - Springfield, Governor Oglesby Mansion - Decatur
Offices: Illinois Association of Realtors, Springfield
Churches: Chatham Presbyterian Church
Principal
Dave Leonatti provides complete planning and architectural design services to school district, college, commercial, governmental and institutional clients. Dave's consulting services include master facilities plans, space plans, new and renovated building designs, historic restorations and adaptations and urban design solutions. He is experienced in school planning and consensus building as well as Life Safety and historic restoration work. Dave is the liaison for MMLP’s relationship with the nationally recognized school and college design firm of Fanning and Howey.
T. David Parker, AIA
Email: dparker@mmlpltd.com
Education
Bachelor of Architecture, University of Illinois School of Architecture
Registered Architect in Illinois
Licensed Asbestos Project Designer, Asbestos Project Manager and Asbestos Inspector
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards Certified
Representative Projects
Housing: New Holland Historic Apartments (LEED Gold/Historic), Danville, Renovate 140 units, Taylorville, 504 and Modernization projects for multiple authorities, Toledo Estates new HUD replacement housing.
Residential: Over 400 units of low-income Tax Credit housing,
Commercial Office: IMEA Headquarters (LEED Silver), Bank of Springfield
Religious: Faith Lutheran Church Addition, Decatur First Presbyterian Renovation, Chatham Presbyterian Sanctuary
Historic: State house windows restoration/ replacement, Eldred House Planning, Lincoln-Herndon Law Office Exterior Restoration.
Principal
David serves MMLP’s clients on a variety of new construction, renovation and historic restoration projects. He is Project Architect for the Award-Winning, LEED Gold New Holland Apartment project and Design Architect for the LEED Silver IMEA Office. David works with housing authority, residential, church and commercial clients. He is successful with board-run organizations, and helps boards reach consensus. David also oversees production for the firm. He is involved in the local community and serves on several boards including Rotary and the Muni – Springfield’s outdoor community theatre company.
Lisa Shelton, IIDA
NCIDQ Certificate No. 28969
Registered Interior Designer; Revit Modeler; Project Manager
Email: lshelton@mmlpltd.com
Pierluigi (Pier) Gianfreda, AIA
Project Architect; NCARB
Email: pgianfreda@mmlpltd.com
Katrina Nilsen, AIA
Architect Intern
Email: knilsen@mmlpltd.com
Todd Behnke
Technology Coordinator; Production Manager; Revit Modeler
Email: tbehnke@mmlpltd.com
Suzanne Bartlett
Office Manager; Comptroller
Email: sbartlett@mmlpltd.com
Steve Friedman
Environmental Services Project Manager; APM/ASP; Lead Inspector
Email: sfriedman@mmlpltd.com
Ralls Melotte
Principal (Retired 2019)
Mr. Melotte was sent off in style to a well-deserved retirement November 15, 2019. Hailing originally from Fort Atkinson, WI, he returned to his roots when he purchased a home in Kewaunee, WI. Ralls has a bright future as he embarks on a new writing career from his Wisconsin residence.
His 50+ years of experience included a full range of services for institutional, historic, residential and governmental clients. Much of his work was in existing buildings and with non-profits requiring creative solutions both architecturally and financially. He had started a stained glass studio which helped satisfy his more artistic side when he partnered with Richard R. Morse to create Melotte Morse, Ltd. Architects in 1978. As a part of dealing with older structures, Ralls became a licensed Asbestos Designer & Lead-Based Paint Inspector/Risk Assessor, and was quickly acknowledged an expert in correcting and preventing moisture damage and mold remediation. Ralls directed MMLP’s environmental services division, Analytical Design Group (ADG) for the last 25 years.
We at MMLP have all learned an incredible body of knowledge from this tireless individual. Not least of that knowledge is how to work with people and resolve conflicts. His care for people, his conviction in doing the right thing even when it was uncomfortable and his dedication to understanding complex regulations is and will continue to be an inspiration to us at MMLP. He leaves a legacy of professionalism and community involvement that we at MMLP fully intend to build on.
