MICHAEL C. ABRAMS
ARCHITECT / INSTRUCTOR
Michael C. Abrams is a licensed architect who teaches architectural design, sketching, history and drawing at the University of Maryland and the George Washington University. He is the author of the best- selling book The Art of City Sketching: a field manual (Routledge, 2014). In addition, he was a practicing architect in Chicago and Florence (Italy). He has also taught at Catholic University of America, Marymount University, Corcoran School of Art + Design, and Columbia College Chicago.
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Mr. Abrams has also won several national and international design competitions and AIA awards, most notably: One Site, Infinite Solutions (1st place) - sponsored by AIA Indiana and the Soundroom (honorary mention) - sponsored by OpenGap.
He has a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI) with an emphasis on Architectural Design and Design Theory. He also has a Bachelor in Environmental Design from the University of Puerto Rico (Rio Piedras, PR).
As an architect Mr. Abrams has designed multi-family residences, senior living apartments, financial institutions, art centers, and highway toll pavilions. His main areas of expertise are architectural design, free-hand renderings, and project management.
Whether Mr. Abrams is designing a new building lobby or developing a senior living center, his goal is to create aesthetically pleasing and livable spaces. Behind every beautiful building is a great design. To have your next project designed by Michael C. Abrams, or are interested in his other professional services, get in touch today.
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