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Michael Natali

Michael Natali

New York, NY, US

 

About 

Michael recently graduated with a B.ARCH from the University of Southern California (USC) and is living in New York City.  In his studio projects he works primarily within cultural, historical, and spatial constraints to realize the most contextually relevant solution possible.

http://www.michaelnatali.com

Employment 

Oliver Cope Architect, LLC, New York, NY, US, Junior Designer

My current role is working directly under one of three Principals on several residential projects. Currently I am developing and maintaining an office-wide standard graphic identity program and producing all digital and print collateral to be used for client presentations.

Mar 2014 - current
 

The Standard Hotels, New York, NY, US, Reservationist

At the Standard High Line I worked as part of the reservations and events team for all food and beverage outlets in the hotel. My responsibilities included responding to all guest requests and inquiries via phone, email, and in person in addition to printing and assembling all printed menus daily.

Oct 2013 - current
 

Metro (Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority), Los Angeles, CA, US, Design Intern

At Los Angeles Metro I created maps and designed informational guides according to the Metro graphic identity program that were used by internal personnel and new employees of the agency.

Mar 2012 - Jul 2012
 

5 + Design, Hollywood, CA, US, Design Intern

Jun 2011 - Aug 2011
 

Education 

University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, US, BArch, BArch

Jun 2009 - May 2013
 

John Cabot University, Roma, IT, Study Abroad

Jan 2009 - Jun 2009
 

Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc), Los Angeles, CA, US, Making + Meaning

Jul 2008 - Jul 2008
 

Awards 

William and Neoma Timme Traveling Fellowship, Grant

This traveling fellowship entitled "Open Space Berlin" was an independent survey of open landscapes in the German capitol. It focused on the study of spaces activated through their former significance as built architecture that have been transitione into open public landscapes

2012
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills