OLIN
Michael Miller is a seasoned professional in landscape architecture and urban planning, currently serving as an Associate at OLIN since December 2010 and as an Assistant Critic at the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning since September 2010. Prior experience includes roles as an Urban Designer and Analyst at Penn Praxis, a Regional Planning and Urban Design Intern at O2 Planning and Design, and a Landscape Architecture Intern at both Olin Partnership and Hargreaves Associates. Michael started a career in research at Gruen Gruen + Associates and gained practical experience as a Housing Fellow with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Educational credentials include a Master of Landscape Architecture and Master of City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies with a concentration in Urban Planning from Stanford University.
OLIN
OLIN is dedicated to affecting positive change through landscape architecture, urban design and planning. We are advocates for the artful creation and transformation of the public realm, and practice in a range of scales, including ecological and regional systems, urban districts, campuses, civic parks, plazas, and intimate gardens. From our studios in Philadelphia and Los Angeles, OLIN crafts timeless spaces that promote social interaction and enhance life. We successfully realize projects locally and internationally, each one reflecting its unique context. Through rigorous research, analysis and a dynamic design process, OLIN incorporates the intrinsic qualities of a site to generate a landscape that is embraced by its community. Sustainability is a central tenet of our holistic approach, uniting natural processes with technical innovation to produce contemporary and beautiful places. We collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, artists and communities to build consensus among diverse interests while attaining the highest level of design integrity.