Get to Know Us
Olivia Dube, AIA founded Tact & Grit Design Co. in early 2020 convinced that the key to a successful project was a little bit of tact and a whole lot of grit.
Today, she finds beauty in the balance of these foundational elements as they support her practice of architecture and design. Working primarily with existing homes and buildings, she sees a fundamental part of the architect’s role as being a facilitator, learning about and synthesizing both the needs of the client with those of the building. Often, she finds that a sense of curiosity leads to a clear and creative understanding of the project and a realistic approach to each unique design problem.
With a deep-seated passion for design and construction, Olivia’s work is purpose driven. Using both her creative and pragmatic skills, she draws inspiration from each client’s story and sees the relationship as an opportunity to help others envision the potential within the spaces around them. Olivia believes that our external environment can play a critical role on our well-being. She aims to support that notion by designing solutions that are a direct response to our human needs.
Her involvement won’t conclude when the architecture is complete as she knows the most effective way of transitioning from two-dimensional drawing to three-dimensional space is through a collaborative effort between architect, contractor and owner. With many hours spent on construction sites throughout her decade of experience, Olivia has identified that careful communication, focused coordination and attentive customer service will make or break a project. It is her hope that you will find enjoyment and satisfaction throughout this dynamic process.
Olivia holds a license to practice architecture and a construction supervisor license in the state of Massachusetts.
