About the Practice
Michael Lewis Architects PC combines the freshness and enthusiasm of a design atelier with a commitment to thorough professionalism. Since 1999, we have been delivering thoughtful, original architecture that conveys a sense of humanism and purpose while fulfilling programmatic requirements and client goals. We achieve this through rigorous collaboration with our clients, and creative hard work.
As part of our commitment to forward thinking sustainable residential architecture, we have developed a family of energy-efficient modular houses. These integrate sustainable materials and modern technologies that are economical and ecological with clean, modern design.
Biographies
Michael Barnett Lewis, AIA
Principal
Michael Lewis has practiced architecture in New York since 1985. He founded his practice after working at Beyer Blinder Belle & Associates, Smotrich & Platt, and William Ginsberg Architects. His design experience encompasses residences, schools, corporations, and institutions, with projects ranging from new construction to the restoration and modernization of existing structures.
Lewis is also an abstract painter whose work has been exhibited in solo and group shows and has been selected for permanent institutional collections, including the Aldrich Museum.
Lewis received his Masters of Architecture and Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, the Congress of International Modern Architects, and the U.S. Green Building Council. He is licensed in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, and is a Leed Accredited Professional.
Matt Corsover
Project Manager
Matthew Corsover is a highly qualified project manager who has extensive experience in design, building, and construction management. Matthew manages the majority of the firm's projects and is the primary point of contact for our New York City-based clients. In addition to coordinating projects with clients, Matthew’s other responsibilities include project design, creating presentation and construction drawings, programming, coordinating contractors, conducting site visits and overseeing construction administration.
Alex Gryger
Project Architect
Alex Gryger is a recent addition to our team, having graduated with honors from Pratt Institute’s School of Architecture in 2007. He is a gifted designer whose work has received numerous accolades from his alma mater as well as the American Institute of Architects. Alex now plays an instrumental role in developing initial design concepts for many of our projects, and realizing them through three-dimensional renderings. In particular, he has played a pivotal role in the conceptual design of the firm’s sustainable modular homes series.
Justine Buchanan
Marketing and Public Relations
Justine Buchanan is responsible for guiding the firm’s public relations, marketing and client outreach programs. She is also involved in research and development of the MLA SmartHome energy-efficient modular home series. Justine has worked in the architectural and real estate sectors for over seven years, building upon her prior experience in brand development and journalism. Before arriving in New York in 1997, Justine was a business journalist with BBC Radio in London.
Michael Lewis
Matt Corsover
Alex Gryger
Justine Buchanan