Drawn to Backen & Backen’s commitment to create timeless designs that are thoughtful and belonging to the land; whether on the most personal and private level or the most active and public, there is a deep appreciation of and cohesion with the site’s natural environment. Michael is dedicated to implementing these principles in each project through synergistic collaboration with the client and all who are involved in the process.

In collaboration with Howard Backen and John Taft, Michael has led primarily winery projects since joining the firm in 2011, managing each from the design phases through completed construction. Notable projects include Davis Estates, One Hope Winery and RH Greenwich which received the President’s Award for National Leadership in Historic Preservation in 2015.