A practitioner experienced in running high-profile, international projects, Michael worked for Studio Daniel Libeskind in Berlin and New York from 1999 to 2005. There he directed the design and construction of several award-winning cultural buildings, and had a lead role in the winning World Trade Center competition entry. Now heading NAU's Berlin office, he also co-founded Studio Digital-Analog at the Univ.of Fine Arts in Berlin. This academic body integrates traditional teaching methods with emerging digital tools.