
Custom feature wall by OMA and Space Agency

Custom Cabinetry with Taidgh O'Neill
Mike has been working with Taidgh O’Neill, a Los Angeles based furniture designer, on the design of multiple custom cabinetry projects. They have worked in several notable residences including homes designed by Rudolph Schindler, the English architect John Pawson and the pictured project by Martin Fenlon.

Technical Design for Marmol Radziner Fabrication
Mike has been working on the technical design of custom fabricated architectural components for Marmol Radziner Fabrication. Marmol Radziner is a Los-Angeles based design-build architectural company with integrated millwork and metal shops. Their focus is in high-end residential projects in Los Angeles and around the country.

Residential Design work in North Carolina

Mike works for Henrybuilt
Mike has been working with Henrybuilt as a designer. Taking his expertise in wood manufacturing and architectural design, Mike will design Henrybuilt products into residential, multi-unit and commercial projects. Henrybuilt is a premier American manufacturer of cabinetry with showrooms in New York, Seattle and the Bay Area.

UC Santa Barbara opens the Ocean Science Education Building
The Ocean Science Education Building opened to the public today. The LEED Gold certified building houses a marine science education center and offices for marine scientists studying the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. Mike worked on the building as a designer at EHDD Architecture, and was instrumental in its initial design.

Olson Kundig Penthouse is complete
Installation of custom fabricated components at the Olson Kundig designed Upper East Side residence is complete. Mike was responsible for the technical development of a three-story staircase and bookcase, a structural mezzanine, railings, and furniture in steel, glass and leather. Fabrication by Ferra Designs of Brooklyn, NY.

Elliptical masterpiece complete
Fabrication and installation of a floating elliptical sawtooth staircase in the Hamptons is complete. Mike was the technical designer and project manager on the project and was responsible for the technical development of the project. Completed at Ferra Designs of Brooklyn, NY.

Installation of Olson Kundig penthouse elements commences
Installation of metal scope for an Olson Kundig designed penthouse in Manhattan has begun. On a cold January morning, large components were craned onto the top of the 17-story building. Mike is technically developing a three-story staircase, bookcase and mezzanine using steel, glass and leather. Fabrication by Ferra Designs.

26th street loft doors complete
Fabrication and installation of a large blackened steel and antique glass double entry door in Chelsea is complete. The true divided light doors utilized Bendheim glass and FSC hardware. Mike was responsible for all metal and glass parts and assisted in the installation of the completed product. Completed at Ferra Designs of Brooklyn, NY.

studioFORGE proposes new chair for Battery Park
Sushir Kadidal and Mike Jozewicz of studioFORGE submitted the Confluence chair to the Battery Park Conservancy's invitation to designers to propose ideas for new park seating. The chair's design, with fluid cast-aluminum legs and relaxed posture, is complimented by a public recycling initiative aimed at engaging people in public space.

FAR FOUND is pleased to present Viva!
FAR FOUND is pleased to unveil its inaugural line of furniture at ICFF 2012. The Viva! line, is produced entirely by skilled craftsmen in Bogota, Colombia. Colombian motifs of, casualness, rhythm, and color, are central to the design. Please say hello at the Javits Center, Saturday, May 19th to Tuesday, May 22nd.

Mike and Alvaro Uribe review fabrication progress in Bogota, Colombia
Fabrication is underway for prototypes of FAR FOUND's Viva line in Bogota, Colombia. Mike and Alvaro Uribe visited factories to review progress. FAR FOUND produces contemporary residential furniture that embraces the attitude of their countries of origin. The Viva line embraces the Colombian themes of casualness, rhythm, and color.

Michelin-rated Hakkasan opens in mid-town Manhattan
Hakkasan, the Michelin-rated modern Cantonese restaurant, opens its newest location in mid-town Manhattan. Mike developed and installed numerous decorative metal components on the interior and exterior of the restaurant with the Ferra Designs team. The design was conceived by the renowned French interiors firm of Gilles et Boissier.

Mike presents his Master of Industrial Design Thesis
Mike will present his Master's thesis project at Pratt Institute's main library at 3:30 PM. The title of his thesis is Quilted: Connecting Immigrants, Cultures and Public Space in New York City. After two semesters of work, Mike delivered nine design prototypes relating to this topic, a formal presentation of his work, and a thesis paper.

studioFORGE fabricate recycled cardboard rocking chairs for Third + Bond
Mike and Sushir Kadidal of studioFORGE have been commissioned to develop and fabricate recycled cardboard rocking chairs for the apartment showcase at Third + Bond. The design was conceived by Anthony Caradonna, a professor at Pratt's School of Architecture, and was assembled from recycled cardboard found on Pratt's campus.

mikejozewicz.com 1.0 is up and running
Like many designers I've had domain for years, but never found the time to drag myself away from my design work to put up a website. Well now I finally did, and surprisingly, put the bulk of the website up in a few afternoons. Enjoy and stay tuned. More will follow.

studioFORGE exhibits in downtown Brooklyn
An exhibit of the work of studioFORGE titled "studioFORGE Experiments in Wood" opens at the Signum Gallery in downtown Brooklyn. The work will be on display from September 14th to October 1st. Please join us for a reception on September 23rd.

studioFORGE moves to LIC studio
studioFORGE moved into new space in Reis Studios in Long Island City. After setting up the space, work will begin on a line of furniture to be made in Bogota, Colombia. The members of FORGE are Stevenson Aung of Nalata Nalata, Jason Hu, Mike Jozewicz, Sushir Kadidal and Alvaro Uribe.

Mike's work displayed in the Hammerstein
Mike's work will be displayed in the Hammerstein of the Manhattan Center as part of Pratt Show 2011, an annual juried exhibition of exceptional design work by Pratt’s graduating students. The exhibit will be open from May 10 through May 13. Mike's Bound Benches, Layer Light, Amalg Light and Depla Light will be on display.

Mike's thesis work displayed at Powerhouse Arena
Mike's thesis work titled "Quilted: Connecting Immigrants, Cultures and Public Space in New York City" will be displayed at Powerhouse Arena in DUMBO with the other graduates of the Master of Industrial Design program at Pratt Institute. The work will be on display from May 3rd to May 8th with a reception on Saturday May 7th.

studioFORGE works with Simon Pearce to develop new store fixtures
Mike Jozewicz and Sushir Kadidal of studioFORGE are working with the VP of Design and Creative to develop new strategies for Simon Pearce store interiors and merchandising. Founded in 1971 by an Irish glassblower, Simon Pearce has become a coveted brand that produces timeless glassware, tableware and home accessories.

FAR FOUND designs Onya Light for IFDA in Asahikawa, Japan
FAR FOUND has submitted Onya, a dynamic light that illuminates when expanded, to the Asahikawa Furniture Industry Cooperative in Japan. The Cooperative organizes the International Furniture Design Fair in Asahikawa, and invites designers from around the world to submit concepts that embrace the future of wood manufacturing.

Nabolis Chair is featured at ICFF
The Nabolis Chair will be featured at the Wilsonart booth in the International Contemporary Furniture Fair at the Javits Center in Manhattan. The chair was a finalist in the Wilsonart Challenges Design Competition, which challenged students to think about new ways of using Wilson Art laminate products.

The Guyana Project exhibits its work at Model Citizens
Mike and the Guyana Project exhibit their work at Model Citizens. The exhibit will feature Mike's Twisting Kufa light. The Guyana Project is a group of designers that traveled to Guyana to develop products and furniture using sustainably-harvested forest products. Twisting Kufa and the Guyana Project were featured in the Inhabit Blog.

Mike's work shown at Third + Bond Apartment Showcase
The Layer light and Rockers chairs will appear in a model apartment showcase at the Third + Bond development in Brooklyn. Two apartments in the development will be furnished with work by Pratt students and alumni. Third + Bond is a 44 unit development designed by Rogers Marvel Architects. Photo by Mark la Rosa.

Mike travels to Guyana to develop product prototypes
At the Liana Cane Factory, Mike worked with craftspersons to produce a light prototype using sustainably-harvested materials. Mike harvested materials with Amerindian craftsmen, explored the Iwokrama International Rainforest Centre and met with the president Bharret Jagdeo. Rebecca Welz and Patti Johnson guided the project.

Wilson Residence selected as N&O Home of the Month
The Raleigh News & Observer has selected the Wilson Residence as the Home of the Month. Home of the Month is a collaborative effort between the paper and the N.C. State University College of Design, which highlights exemplary residential design in North Carolina. Mike worked on the home as a designer at Kersting Architecture.

Layer Light places in the Kovacs Lighting Competition
The Layer Light has won third place in the second annual George Kovacs Lighting Competition. The light was on display in the gallery at the New York Design Center in Manhattan. The competition was judged by Alecia Wesner, the president of the Kovacs-Wesner Design Group, Giovanni Pellone and Tucker Viemeister.