Mehrnoosh Mohammadi

Mehrnoosh joined Vollick McKee in the summer of 2021. She has a Master of Landscape Architecture degree from Tarbiat Modares University in Iran and a Master of Science in Environmental Studies from Dalhousie University. Prior to her employment at Vollick McKee Mehrnoosh had experience working on residential, commercial and recreational design projects as well as […]

Suzanne McKee

Suzanne is Vollick McKee Petersmann & Associates’ office manager, project archivist, documents manager, contract administration clerk, and reports editor.

Joan Cole

Joan graduated from Dalhousie University with a Degree in Landscape Architecture in 2019, and joined Vollick McKee in the fall of 2020 after a year in residential landscape design. She looks forward to exploring the ways to create deeper connections between people and the natural environment through the ongoing institutional and commercial projects at Vollick […]

Adrienne Mirabelli 

Adrienne has a fervent interest in the environment and the outdoors. She holds a diploma in architectural drafting from NSCC and a degree in fine art and design from NSCAD University.She has a background in residential and commercial architectural drafting and is the newest addition to Vollick McKee Petersmann & Associates.

Melissa Barker

Melissa is an intermediate Landscape Architect with over 7 years of experience in Ontario and Nova Scotia, and holds a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from the University of Guelph and a Master of Planning from Dalhousie University. She has worked on a multitude of projects, all varying in scope and scale, including park design, streetscape […]

James McKee

James is the Managing Partner and has over 20 years experience with the firm. He manages the contract documentation & project management during construction of Vollick McKee projects. James led the multi-phased 5-year restoration of the Halifax Public Gardens. He also managed the siteworks construction of the recently completed Research In Motion (RIM) building in […]

Cary Vollick

Cary has over 30 years of practice experience including the master planning, design and construction of sitework for numerous schools, hospitals, commercial and institutional buildings, multi-use developments, parks and recreational facilities. He specializes in integrated site planning and design, detailed grading and surface drainage and the coordination of sitework design with related disciplines for complex […]

Sydney City Hall Plaza & Waterfront Plaza

Vollick McKee provided master planning, conceptual site design and detailed landscape design for this multi-phase civic project. Work included:• Designing the Civic Square Plaza with numerous level changes, walkways, raised beds, and seating areas;• Designing the Waterfront Plaza and boardwalk with raised beds, a pavilion and a children’s playground; and• Streetscape design of adjacent streets.

Vollick McKee Petersmann & Associates has extensive experience of educational and institutional projects. The firm has participated in the design of 35 elementary and senior high schools across the province including new builds, alterations and additions. Work has included master planning and design of playgrounds, sports fields, pedestrian amenities, vehicular access and parking, bus loops […]

Saint Mary’s University

Vollick McKee has provided Saint Mary’s University with a comprehensive package of landscape architecture and site planning services since 1990. Work includes numerous site upgrades: improved pedestrian access routes, parking, landscaping and drainage; increased security and enhanced user amenities; barrier-free upgrades to existing buildings; campus-wide storm water evaluation and drainage analysis; landscape maintenance procedures advice; […]