RISD Co-Works Fabrication Lab
Rhode Island School of Design hired DBVW Architects to renovate a former bar in downtown Providence for use as a shared making shop facility. At approximately 4,000 square feet, this has become a place for undergraduate and graduate students to explore and prototype their ideas. Rather than a typical art studio focused mostly on final results, the purpose of the shop is to focus on the process of making and is to be a place for experimentation with materials as well as methods of fabrication. The space has been designed both to promote collaboration and to create new synergies by bringing together students from different areas of study.
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Michael’s interest in modern cities, vernacular structures, industrial heritage and rural life has led him to many foreign countries and remote villages and informs much of his work. His enthusiasm for making vibrant places and appreciation for craftsmanship fuels his passion for designing new buildings and restoring historic ones. Whether designing a new highrise, performance center, academic space, church or community health center, Michael’s aesthetic reflects a commitment to simplicity and restraint that is celebrated through carefully-selected materials and solid details. Michael’s clients know him for his unyielding attention to detail and his overall commitment to their project’s success.