Description
Michael Ashley, RA, serves as Principal at Studio Libeskind, leading a wide range of projects spanning cultural, residential, and commercial developments worldwide. He plays a central role in shaping architectural concepts and guiding projects from early design through development, translating complex narratives, sites, and programmatic ambitions into distinctive and meaningful architecture.
Mr. Ashley has led and contributed to a number of significant international projects, including Maggie’s Centre in London and the National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa. He is currently leading the transformation of the Boerentoren in Antwerp—Europe’s first skyscraper—into a major new cultural institution. He was also a key member of the design team for the Zhang Zhidong Museum, which opened in 2018; the CityLife PwC Tower in Milan; and major mixed-use developments in France, including the Occitanie Tower in Toulouse and Iconic in Nice, as well as the reimagined Tree of Life project in Pittsburgh.
Prior to joining Studio Libeskind, Michael gained experience at a number of multidisciplinary practices, including LPAS in Sacramento and Mark Dziewulski Architects in San Francisco, where he specialized in mixed-use and residential projects. He also led his own studio, developing work across architecture, product design, and furniture.
Mr. Ashley holds a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Architecture from Andrews University. He has served as a visiting critic at Columbia University, Pratt Institute, Parsons School of Design, and the New York Institute of Technology, and regularly speaks on architecture and design, including engagements at the United Nations International School.