Michael Syracuse

As Partner and Studio Director, Michael oversees the operations and strategies for the firm's cultural/educational studio and marketing/communications team. His work on programmatically driven performing arts, higher education, medical education, workplace, and commercial projects—both new construction and adaptive reuse—starts at a project's inception and carries through construction and occupancy. Michael is driven by the unique culture of each client, combining craft, constructability, and environmental responsibility to support a client's mission.

At the age of five, Michael was inspired by the construction of an addition to his family's home in suburban New York, which led to his pursuit of architecture. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Science in Building Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and is drawn to the melding of the social, artistic, and technical aspects of architecture. Based in Brooklyn, Michael is also an avid long-distance cyclist.

Michael's work has encompassed some of New York City's premiere educational and cultural institutions, including the Juilliard School, Columbia University, and the Brooklyn Friends School. In addition to his architectural work, he stays connected to academia through his support of Rensselaer's Integrated Design Development studio, offering office and project tours, and serving as a guest reviewer to give students insight into the professional practice of architecture.