Andrea Michaels creates beautiful, functional interiors. Frequently her work also includes an evaluation of existing space and a projection of future space needs based on the project's program of needs. With more than twenty five years years of experience in design in partnership with her husband David, she knows well the difference between a general building program of desired capacities and the realities of what such a program will actually yield in a contemporary facility. From simple to complex layouts for furnishings and equipment, Andrea tests anticipated solutions to insure the architectural plan properly addresses organization, work flow, security and ease of administration.

A sought-after speaker on design, and a professional member of International Interior Design Association, she gives seminars throughout the country on libraries, programming and design issues. She is an active member of the American Library Association and is Chair of the Buildings and Equipment Section of the Library Administration and Management Association. She has been a frequent presenter at ALA's National Conference.

David Michaels has personally specialized in interior space planning and design for over thirty years and has, in association with his wife Andrea, several hundred projects of all types to his credit. That experience has garnered a national reputation for excellence in design and for thorough understanding of issues critical to the functional operation of libraries, corporations and national associations, hotels and health care facilities - issues essential for flexible, comfortable, durable use.

A member of the International Interior Design Association David's commitment to the field also extends to active participation in the American Library Association and the Library Administration and Management Association's Buildings and Equipment Section as Chair of the Functional Space Requirements Committee. He has been a speaker at ALA's annual Conference and a seminar instructor for a number of State Library Associations. David is an author of many articles on the library design process including Wilson Library Bulletin and Library Administration & Management, and co-author, with his wife and partner Andrea, of other design and planning articles for Computers in Libraries, Library Technology Report, Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science and Library Buildings, Equipment, & the ADA .

David's clients appreciate his sense of humor, open-mindedness and persistence, and his willingness to explore custom solutions to furniture problems to bring high quality results to projects of modest budgets. An enthusiastic pragmatist, his efforts complement the architecture and ensure his interiors work for staff, for users, and for every dollar spent.