Michael Oleksak
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Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA, Michael is a founding partner of cosestudi. His extensive expertise and prolific skills in architectural
and exhibit design and construction management allows a unique and holistic approach to project delivery. In addition, his amicable
but strong demeanor is advantageous in providing clients a clear path towards their architectural goals. Having spent many years working
in Europe, Michael has become well versed in the art of incorporating the client’s objectives within all phases of architectural project
completion. In ad- dition, Michael’s exceptional ability to see the big picture provides the strong initial surge of ideas and concepts that
provide the critical foundation that is important in creating timeless and relevant architectural solutions. Michael’s extensive experience
provides the foundation for cosestudi’s successful roster of projects. He previously worked for International Design for the Environment
(IDEA, Inc.), a company that was dedicated to the realization of aquarium projects. IDEA specialized in comprehensive project management
and project operations. As design coordinator and project manager, he was responsible for coordinating the design integration, project
management and construction of all new projects.

Michael served as Project Manager during the design and construction of the Oceanário de Lisboa. This assignment allowed him to
successfully manage and coordinate all phases of architectural and exhibit design (living and non-living exhibits) and to orchestrate
the complex process of constructing a world-class aquarium that was delivered on time and on budget. His position involved being the
conduit between design, construction, financial viability and project delivery from conceptual design through opening.

In the early 1990’s, he worked as the resident architectural designer and project manager in Genova, Italy, coordinating the design and
construction of the Acquario di Genova, working closely with the collaborating architect’s office of Renzo Piano Building Workshop.