Michael is a 4th generation Californian born in Pasadena, California.  He has been practicing architecture in California since 1982.   After graduation from Yale, Michael worked for several prominent firms before starting his own architectural practice in 1986.  Michael has been published in Architectural Digest, Progressive Architecture and many other magazines and has won a number of awards for his designs.  In addition to his practice, he has also taught architecture at the University of Southern California.  Public service is also extremely important to Michael.  He has served the City of South Pasadena as a member of the Planning Commission and  Design Review Boards.  He also worked on the South Pasadena General Plan which won an American Planning Association Award.  In his spare time, Michael enjoys snow skiing, golf and sailing.

Education:

Yale University, Master of Architecture, 1982

University of California, Berkeley, B.A. (Architecture), 1975

Occidental College, Undergraduate Studies, 1971 thru 1972