MEET THE TEAM

Sara BUCCI

Influenced by her family as a young child, Sara began sketching homes at a very early age. Crafting Lego homes became a childhood past time. Thorough out high school she had interest in creative arts and building trades where she was first introduced to drafting.  After graduating, Sara completed the Drafting Certificate Program at NIC, where her drafting career began.  From this, she then pursued the Architectural and Building Engineering Technology Program at BCIT. Upon receiving her diploma, Sara was fortunate to gain employment working under a structural engineer, where she gathered immense knowledge and experience in structural residential design and construction.  Sara has since had the opportunity to design and build 7 personal homes.

Marlene Nelson

Raised in beautiful Port McNeill, Marlene is a proud North Islander, and she loves everything that island life has to offer, including camping, fishing, and hiking.  Marlene first took an interest in drafting way back in grade 8, where she excelled in her very first drafting class.  She continued taking drafting classes throughout her high school career, developing a keen interest in architecture and homes. She knew all along that drafting was her calling.  Marlene graduated from the NIC Drafting Program in 2009, and joined Sara at Giesbrecht Designs in 2011, where she continues to grow and expand her vast array of skills.  Not one to be stuck to her drafting table, Marlene also recently completed her training with Campbell River Search and Rescue.

ASHLYN OUELLETTE

At a young age, Ashlyn began frequently redecorating any space she could get her hands on. She realized her love for Interior Design by the age of 11 when she found her admiration for anything that involved building interior spaces and began modelling designs in 3D software. Curating her education with the goal to obtain a Bachelor Degree in Interior Design, she created an extensive art portfolio and excelled in drafting courses. Ashlyn earned a full-tuition scholarship to the Bachelor of Interior Design program at Vancouver Island University and graduated in 2019. After joining Form Residence Design House in 2021, she has expanded on her previous Interior Design experience to include architectural drafting. Through her artistic personality and attention to detail, Ashlyn brings a keen interest for space planning, finish selection, furniture and lighting packages, and 3D rendering.