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October 14, 2022

For This Shive-Hattery Principal, Curiosity Always Yields Innovation

Flexible, morale-boosting interiors distinguish the work of Michael Davis.

Michael Davis

From childhood model-building and electronics tinkering to his first design job planning spaces for a furniture company, Michael Davis brings the full range of his lived experiences to his role as a principal in Chicago for Shive-Hattery. Like Davis, the firm’s 14 offices are known for balancing technical and aesthetic problem-solving. But Davis doesn’t credit his career trajectory to fitting in. “It’s an opportunity to stand out,” says the Ball State University alum.

Go Figure fixture

“The ability to reconfigure it provides customization without it actually being custom.”

alwusa.com

Cartography resilient flooring

“It has a great accent color that brings vibrancy to a room.”

tarkett.com

D’Urso lounge

“The lines nod to the past, but with a twist.”

knoll.com

Slant upholstery

“It has a simple pattern that plays well with other materials.”

maharam.com

SW_1 table

“The relaxed scale is perfect in breakout areas.”

coalesse.com

Shapes side table

“I love the company’s story: reclaimed material that’s reused in a number of furnishings.”

urbanevolutions.com

Magis Steelwood stool

“This is a classic style, but elevated.”

hermanmiller.com

Away From The Desk seating

“This is a statement piece that can serve as meeting, social, and work space.”

orangebox.com

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