Michael Ritchie

Born and raised in South Carolina, Michael is a licensed architect with over 13 years of professional design experience. Following his graduation from Clemson University, Michael received his Master's in Architecture at Virginia Tech, where he was awarded the Outstanding Thesis Design Award.

Throughout his career, Michael has designed and overseen numerous award-winning projects. As a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accredited professional, he is guided by the principle that sustainability and environmentally responsive design should be key drivers in every project. Michael also draws inspiration from his lifelong interest in art, taking cues from his sketching, drawing, and painting to bring reality to the abstract. By combining these influences with a personalized and collaborative approach, he is focused on providing solutions that celebrate both the poetic and pragmatic qualities of architecture.

In his free time, Michael enjoys traveling with his wife Hannah and their Sheepdog ‘Rumi,’ reading classic science fiction novels, and his newest hobby, disturbing the neighborhood peace while learning to play slide guitar.