Award-winning Architecture, Interiors, and Planning Firm located in Bethesda, Maryland. Since 1989, the Firm has provided design and construction management services for multi-family, residential, institutional, corporate and commercial clients in the Mid-Atlantic States. Ponte Mellor Architects seeks commissions that require innovative and challenging solutions. With a staff of architects, interior designers and construction professionals with diverse backgrounds and skills, the Firm is able to provide each project with the design, management and technical expertise to achieve product excellence and client satisfaction. Talented and Experienced Leadership Design direction is the responsibility of Rui A. Ponte, AIA/LEED AP. Rui Ponte earned a Masters of Architecture degree with honors from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Catholic University's School of Engineering in Washington, D.C. Mr. Ponte has received numerous awards for his design work. Mr. Ponte directs overall design, design-build implementation and strategic planning for the firm.