Michael Putman
Assistant Professor
Email: michael.putman@dal.ca
Fax: 902-423-6672
Mailing Address:
5410 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, NS, Canada B3H 4R2
Research Topics:Halifax, NS, Canada B3H 4R2
- Urban fabrics/landscape
- Design/making methodology
- Prototyping/design-build
Education
- ArchTechDip, Loyalist College
- BAS, Carleton University
- MArch, Carleton University
- PgDip, University College London
Current Teaching (2023–24)
- ARCH 3302: Professional Practice
- ARCH 4004/6002: Free Lab
- ARCH 5003: Adaptive Reuse Studio
- ARCH 9015: MArch Thesis 2
Research / Practice Interests
Michael is an ARB/RIBA registered architect, and the Director of SUPRBLK studio, a creative design-led architectural studio. Prior to setting up SUPRBLK, Michael worked as a Project Architect for the Stirling Prize-winning practice Haworth Tompkins for five years and also completed his Post-Professional Diploma in Architectural Practice & Management at The Bartlett School of Architecture in London, England.
Publications
- Bagner, Sarah. 2019. East London Homes, 56–66. Hoxton Mini Press, 2019.
- Roland, Clémentine. 2020. "Wood Stock." Àvivre Architectures 111: 76–83.
- "Microloft in a Biscuit Factory." 2020. Detail 4: 68–73.
- "The Chapel in London." 2022. Detail 1–2: 86–93.
- "Small but Mighty." 2023. Maine Home and Design 5: 61–9.
- McKeough, Tim. 2024. "How to Create 'Rooms Within a Room' in 260 Square Feet." New York Times. June 14.
Selected Projects / Built Works
- The Biscuit Factory. Completed 2018.
- The Carpentry Court. Completed 2019.
- The Barn-door Studio. Completed 2020.
- The Chapel. Completed 2021.
- The Green Machine. Complete 2023.
Honours and Awards
- Dezeen Shortlist Awards, 2019.
- NLA Best Compact Design Award, 2024.
Scholarly or Professional Memberships
- Registered architect: United Kingdom
Service Activities
- Director, SUPRBLK Studio