Michael approaches architecture with a simple but expansive question: How can a space help people do what matters to them? His interest in both human-centered and activity-centered design shapes an approach attentive to the people who use a place as well as the movement, interaction, focus, and daily rhythms it needs to support.
Michael earned both a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and a Master of Architecture from The Ohio State University’s Knowlton School of Architecture. While at Knowlton, his research explored how environments can encourage human activity, grounding his design thinking in a deeper understanding of how people and place influence one another. He is a LEED Green Associate and an Eagle Scout. Away from work, he enjoys playing backgammon with his wife and bringing the spirited rhythms of ragtime to the piano.