“OK is not ok and good enough is never good enough,” according to Michael Wolk, chairman and creative director of Miami-based Michael Wolk Design Associates. Wolk and his extraordinary design team create public spaces, residential, hospitality and corporate interiors, as well as furniture collections for more than two dozen licensees – all in his signature Neo Modern Style. He explains the latter as a marriage of the exuberance of dynamic American modernism and the grace and elegance of a full range of European design traditions. Less well known is Wolk’s passion for creating one-of-a-kind pieces of art furniture that often give a unique, whimsical touch to design projects.
Wolk began to pursue his passion immediately upon graduating from Pratt Institute, designing John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s Joko Recording Studio in New York’s SoHo District. He has established a distinct name for himself, designing for many prestigious clients such as The Related Group, Dezer/Trump Development, Burger King, Sony, Lionstone Development Corporation, Goldman Properties, MIA Shoes and owners of private properties.
Hailed for his visionary and unconventional designs, Wolk has mastered a broad scope of projects to include luxury condominiums, lobbies, spas, country clubs, hotel, restaurants and deluxe residences. Some of his notable projects are Trump Palace and Trump Royale in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla.; The Diplomat Residences in Hollywood, Fla.; and 500 Brickell in Miami.
Among leading furniture manufacturers, Wolk is known for producing timeless collections and design classics. His furniture designs are found in retail stores and designer showrooms throughout the U.S.
Michael Wolk Design Associates has consistently been recognized for its commitment to design excellence and honored with prestigious national and international awards: ASID International Product Design Award; AIA Interior Designer of the Year; grand prizes in numerous Florida Style Furniture Design Competitions; BASF Fame Awards; ASFD Pinnacle Awards; the DCOTA Stars of Design Award for Best Product Designer; and the American Corporate Identity Award for Excellence.