Our Team: Michael Upwall

Completing his Masters of Architecture at the University of Utah in 1991, Upwall went on that same year to found Upwall Design Architects. As a Utah native, Upwall has a critical understanding of the State's unique topography, climate, and geography. He blends this knowledge with cutting-edge drafting skills to create dream homes that not only can withstand their severe environment, but compliment the natural beauty of their surroundings.

It is his belief that a home should literally “grow” out of the earth; a natural extension of the landscape. A home should be an organic entity, truly timeless in nature, and should present itself as if it has always been there. This nature friendly philosophy has its roots in the Craftsman Movement, exemplified in the works of Green and Green and Frank Lloyd Wright. Incorporating this orgainc philosophy into the design of structures for extreme enviroments serves as a cornerstone for Upwall's self-described "Mountain Craftsman" Architecture.

Born in Salt Lake City, Utah

Educatition

1998 University of Utah

BS Geography/Urban Planning

1991 Univeristy of Utah

Masters of Architecture

1992 Baileys Traveling Fellowship

Florence, Italy

Interests:

Spending time with his wife of 20 years and their 3 children, cooking, traveling, skiing and snowboarding.