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Profile: Michael Hawker
Michael C. Hawker
AIA, SARA, NCARB, CSI, Intl. Assoc. RAIC, M.Arch, M.S.
Adobe Certified Associate (PhotoShop, InDesign)
Principal/Founding Member of
Zoetic Architecture & Design, LLC
Zoetic Arts, LLC
With over 30 years of professional experience and higher education, Michael is highly skilled in architecture, graphics, design, and construction management. He holds certifications by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI), and active memberships with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Society of American Registered Architects (SARA), and as an International Associate with the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC). With an additional 12 years working in a clinical pathology laboratory, Michael as well is a member in the International Society of Automation (ISA) and the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE).
A specialist in designing and managing construction of custom residential buildings and renovations, where Michael excels in the art of the human relationship, his projects also include retail and specialty commercial, religious and educational buildings, healthcare and hospitality facilities, financial institutions, and community planning. He is also known for art glass designs, graphics, photography, and more recently, his winemaking.
Michael's architectural "heritage" is unique among Michigan architects and only a few in the world. He is amidst 1,500 worldwide to have apprenticed with the Taliesin Fellowship, the institution founded by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1932 and that only recently ceased operation in mid-2020.
"It was the Taliesin experience that put me on the right path, more or less," states Mr. Hawker. "Taliesin teaches a way of life that embraces all aspects of life, from music to art, cooking to gardening. All of it comprises architecture and the education of an architect."
His unique training was further complemented working for internationally-renown Gunnar Birkerts, FAIA, whose design process continues the European organic tradition pioneered by Alvar Aalto. During his graduate school work, Michael studied under Canadian Gold Medalist, and highly acclaimed organic architect, Douglas Cardinal.
"Those complements added an important part of my education that Taliesin started. Working in Birkerts' office and collaborating with Cardinal offered a special professional practicum and process insights that I would not have experienced otherwise. I learned wholistic design. Those were important years for me in completing my graduate study," added Hawker.
Initially established in St. Louis, Missouri, Michael expanded his licensure from Missouri to Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, and Utah. After a 13-year adventure in Salt Lake City, he relocated to his home state of Michigan to establish a more permanent base. Michael is a licensed architect with considerable hands-on construction experience (rare in this day and age). He has designed projects throughout the United States, and designed a 17,000 s.f. school and convent for Tipitapa, Nicaragua. Other travels have included England, France, Spain, Portugal, Nicaragua, Honduras, Mexico, and Canada. His construction management projects have ranged in dollar values from $10,000 to $600,000 (many built by his own hands) and designs double in scope and value. He has engaged projects for friends, family, corporations, and non-profits.
"A client asked me once if designing a deck is too small a project?" Mr. Hawker replied, "Of course not. If it is a dream of yours and important to you, then it is important to me to realize your dream. The attention to detail and process is the same, only the scale changes."
After earning a degree in Energy Management, Michael became involved with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in response to the world's resource crisis and interest in "green" building. Merely employing recycled or sustainable materials, however, Mr. Hawker recognizes, is not enough to give a building "the spirit."
Thus, Michael is dedicated to organic design principles and educating others – both in his own work and the work of others – kept active by his associations and publishing with the Taliesin Fellows, the Friends of Kebyar, the Amici Dell' Architettura Organica (as North America Correspondent), and the Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park. Michael also is active in the community with other volunteer involvements.
"Giving back is very important," says Hawker.
Earning a second post-graduate degree, this in Mass Communications, Michael formalized his studies in journalism, media arts, graphic design, and electronic publishing – interests that have followed him throughout his life. He has been Editor-in-Chief for a large circulation newspaper, a radio show host, director and producer for professional quality videos, and authored and edited numerous publications. Hawker also enjoys exercising graphic design work for clients, be it a logo or producing a publication.
"Looking back, I realize that my work in publications began at a young age -- from grade school yearbooks to high school newspaperman. I was never really an 'artist' per se in term of painting or illustration, but rather, in commercial art, book design, writing. This parallel to architecture has been with me all my life."
Perhaps following Frank Lloyd Wright and acclaimed St. Louis architect William Bernoudy (also Taliesin trained) footsteps, Michael incorporates art glass designs into his buildings. After inheriting his grandfather's tools and glass in 1992, he learned the craft and began creating. He explores architectural and three-dimensional themes using pure geometries. Michael personally designs and crafts all sorts of items. These pieces are limited and, thus, sought after by his customers. He established Zoetic Arts in 2004 in order to handle those commissions.
To learn more about Zoetic Arts and Mr. Hawker's stained glass designs, please visit Zoetic Arts.
Despite all the experience and involvements, Mr. Hawker would be the first to say that he is "just beginning and always the student." In 2020, his creative spirit expanded a new arena for Zoetic Arts the art and craft of winemaking. Michael established Monte de Romanza, a boutique nano-winery that in three short years has produced some 30 distinct wines. "I'm having a lot of fun. But it is a professional hobby. I spend a lot of time developing the wines we wish to bottle, and carefully guide them every step to finish. Even my labels and presentation is professional and could meet TTB standards."
Perhaps more striking in him than interesting or fun is his passion for creative work, his knowledge of the Organic tradition, and his affable and genuine personality.
"I have studied many organic architects over the years, a passion of mine to learn and observe, including not only Wright and Birkerts, but the life and work of E. Fay Jones, Alden Dow, John Lautner, William Bernoudy, and Nari Gandhi, among others."
Michael maintains a library of collectible and difficult to find resources on notable Organic architects. Many are not well-known, but their work is equally beautiful and worthy of study.
"What I find fascinating is the variety of architectural responses in just those names I mention. All were very different, but all were true Masters in Organic Architecture and did it with 100% devotion. All designed spaces that had the spirit, the principles, and the Idea. Go experience their work for yourself and let me know your feelings."
"Organic Architecture starts with an idea, then it is filtered through various lenses. To put it simply: organic architecture is an architecture of Ideas. It is the Ideal in beauty and harmony in our built environment. The 'L' in 'ideal' stands for 'love.' And when you love the idea, nurture it 100%, only naturally then would honest and pure creativity be the result. Ideas do not necessarily need to be large or expensive, which is why Sarah Susanka's 'Not-So-Big-House' concepts really appeal to me."
-- from interviews with Michael Hawker, 2007 and 2014
An Archibiographical Sketch
Childhood bicycling along Taliesin Drive in Parkwyn Village of Kalamazoo, Michigan, was perhaps an unconscious premonition of Michael’s architectural “heritage.” Formal knowledge of those “different” houses would wait until Washington U. in St. Louis, where he became interested in Wright’s oeuvre. A 1990 Taliesin West tour (spiritedly given by Leslie Nestingen) sparked his idea to attend Taliesin.
After internship with HBE Corporation, the long application to Taliesin culminated in 1994. However, the School was seemingly far from NAAB accreditation, a licensing requirement and Michael exited Taliesin apprenticeship shy of a year, disappointed. Regrouping in St. Louis, he worked and earned a M.S. in Management.
In 1996, he entered Lawrence Technological U’s (LTU) M. Arch program in Michigan, and set sights to work for renowned Organic architect Gunnar Birkerts. Anthony Gholz, a former Taliesin apprentice, hired Michael. Learning Birkerts’ “Organic Synthesis” complemented the Taliesin training, which had left an indelible influence on Michael. At LTU, he also worked with Douglas Cardinal and studied numerous Organic architects.
After graduation, he worked in Sandra Behrens’ small St. Louis design-build company 1998-2003, learning the art of client relationship and construction management. He also was VP of Design for a furniture importer, and assisted children in Nicaragua in the non-profit sector. Michael opened an architecture/construction practice after earning a license to practice and NCARB Certification in 2003. Later, in 2004, Zoetic Arts formed to handle special commissions, chiefly stained glass designs, an interest emanating from his grandfather’s hobby. Zoetic Arts also attracted graphic design commissions.
His dedication to Organic principles and educating others remains active by service to Friends of Kebyar, Amici Dell Architettura Organica and the FLW House in Ebsworth Park. All this has helped integrate a broad view of Organic, including work of Bruce Goff and Giovanni Michelucci. A highlight was authoring a Friends of Kebyar 2007 Journal about Nari Gandhi (former FLW apprentice), the first comprehensive monograph on the Indian architect. Michael has also spoken to groups and written about William Bernoudy, Alden Dow, Fay Jones, and Paolo Soleri. From 2010-2013, Michael served as Editor for the Taliesin Fellows, the alumni organization for the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture, and contributed to their Journal publications.
In 2010, Michael shifted his focus and location to Salt Lake City, Utah. It began a new adventure. From 2012-2015, he advanced his education along two paths.The first was a degree in Energy Management, learning detailed about solar photovoltaic design and installation, sustainable building practices, and systems solutions for energy-efficiency in buildings. It culminated with an internship with the Office of Energy Development for the State of Utah. The second path was in Mass Communication and media arts, focusing on journalism, electronic publishing, graphic communications, website design, and video/audio production. He earned degrees in both Graphic Communications and Mass Communications, along with a Certificate in Mobile Publishing. Supplementing the education, Michael held a position as Editor-in-Chief and Public Relations Specialist for Salt Lake Community College The Globe newspaper and the Mass Communications Center, authoring many articles. Both paths have embellished and expanded his practice of architecture into a far wider world.
From mid-2010 to early 2023, Michael worked a parallel path to architecture while pursuing post-graduate study. He put his own businesses into a part-time status, and shifted it to serve more family, friends, former clients and personal connections on a pro-bono basis "in service." For full-time employ, it was a 180-degree turn working for ARUP Laboratories, a clinical pathology esoteric testing laboratory part of the University of Utah Department of Pathology. He held a technical position in a department so automated, it propelled ARUP by the mid-2000's as North America's most automated laboratory. The new "career" path was never intended to last beyond two years, but two turned to four, four to eight, and so on. In 2022, it was time for change and a full return to architecture. By mid-2023, Michael relocated from Utah to Michigan and reentered full-time architectural practice at the hiring of being the Architect-of-Record for a 50-person office in Kalamazoo that specializes in pharmaceutical and laboratory design. CRB Architects-Engineers PC is part of CRB Group, a 2,000-person, 22-office, coast-to-coast firm with operations also in Europe. In Kalamazoo, their core client is Pfizer Pharmaceutical.
While the Zoetic ventures will remain to serve a select clientele on a limited basis, Michael has set sights on furthering the Romanza brand of wines, and finishing three books written by him. Some day! On a more personal level, Michael embarked on a new and arduous journey: a Body-Mind “feeling” Process toward ego transcendence. It is a process, and there is no true "end." This new influence on his life and architecture remains an unfolding mystery. He also enjoys baking and pastry arts, tennis and bowling, learning to play acoustic guitar, and learning to speak Spanish.
Certifications and Qualifications
Registered Architect (all active) in the States of:
• Michigan (initial license in 2003)
• Missouri
• Illinois
• Utah
• Ohio
NCARB Certificate No. 57,154
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards since 2003
AIA Member 40796054
American Institute of Architects
Member
Society of American Registered Architects (SARA)
Construction Document Technologist (CDT) and
Member
Construction Specifications Institute
Intern Development Program (IDP) qualified
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
International Associate
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC)
Member
International Society of Automation (ISA)
Member
International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)
NABCEP Entry Level Exam completion, 2012
North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
(solar photovoltaic sequence of courses through Salt Lake Community College)
ServSafe, Food Protection Manager, accredited by ANSI-Conference for Food Protection, valid to 2014
Notary Public, Jefferson County, Missouri , commission expires May 17, 2013
Experience
(in reverse chronological order)
PRIMARY EXPERIENCE
Zoetic Architecture & Design, L.L.C. 2003–present
Zoetic Arts, L.L.C., 2004–present
St. Louis area, MO, 2003–2010 (full-time)
Salt Lake City, UT, 2010–2023 (part-time)
Kalamazoo, MI, 2023–present (part-time)
Architect, Artist; Principal (owner)
- directed all professional services, project management, business operations, client relations, & marketing
- prepared all presentations, construction documents for 60+ projects with values up to $600,000
- “conception/fabrication/installation” of art glass projects, incl, sconces, panels, cabinet doors, & mosaic stones
- designed/produced all print brochures, standard forms, website pages; copy authoring/editing and graphics
- averaged 40% annual sales growth 2003-08 before shifting focus and operations to Utah in 2010; “Best of Cedar Hill” award 2008, 2009, U.S. Local Business Association
CRB Architects-Engineers PC, CRB Group., 2023
Kalamazoo, MI
Architect (mid-level)
- Architect-of-Record for Kalamazoo office (staff of 50+/-) of company
- project work included pharmaceutical manufacturing and laboratory spaces
- performed construction documentation in conformance to client site specific specifications and change control standards (using MicroStation and AutoCad)
- coordinated in-house and outside consultant engineering disciplines team for production of documents (using primarily BlueBeam Revu)
- reviewed and edited construction specifications sections (MasterSpec)
- client site visits for field measures and scope verification
- attended team meetings that included client project managers and client operations personnel, presented drawings and/or solution alternatives and reported status
- accompanied Business Development leader on sales trip to Ohio for potential new laboratory remodel project -- it resulted in 2 design/engineering contract awards
Bios Construction, L.L.C., 2006–2010
St. Louis area, MO
Construction Advisor; President (owner)
- directed all facets of operations: marketing, bookkeeping, client advising & vendor relations
- negotiated bids, scheduled/coordinated work; procured materials & building permits; conducted final inspections
- managed residential and commercial construction projects ranging in values from $25,000 to $300,000
Behrens Interiors & Construction, Inc., 1997–2003
Kirkwood, MO
Project Designer, Construction Advisor (full-time)
- prepared architectural designs/models, from concepts to construction documents; presented to clients for reviews
- managed field construction sites, negotiated contractor bids, established work scopes, coordinated schedules
- 50+ residential and specialty retail projects ranging in values $5,000 to $300,000
Rossetti & Associates, Inc., 1997
Birmingham, MI
Project Designer (loaned temporarily from DiClemente Siegel Design full-time)
- prepared construction documents for Bakersfield Arena
Gunnar Birkerts & Associates, Inc., 1996-1997
Birmingham, MI
DiClemente Siegel Design Inc.
Southfield, MI
[note: GBA merged with DSE to form DSD, January, 1997]
Project Designer/Director (full-time while attending graduate school full-time)
- prepared designs through construction documents for educational, institutional, ecclesiastical, and industrial buildings
- clients included: Michigan State Univ., Ferris State Univ., Michigan Technological Univ., Ford Motor Company, Dominos (world headquarters), Cross of Christ Church.
- AIA-Michigan “1996 Firm of the Year”; Ford Motor Company “Q1 Preferred” Firm
Kromm Rikimaru & Johansen, Inc., 1994-1997
St. Louis, MO
Intern Architect (full-time)
- prepared designs through construction documents for K-12 schools, higher educational, and institutional buildings, including hospitals (Jefferson Memorial Hospital), medical offices, and both elementary and high schools (mostly Francis Howell School District), Mineral Point Area College, Burgin Manor of Olney
Taliesin Architects, Ltd., 1994
Taliesin West, Scottsdale, AZ and Taliesin, Spring Green, WI
Apprentice Architect (as part of The Taliesin Fellowship and Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture M. Arch. program)
- prepared site analysis and concept design for new residential home, North Scottsdale, AZ
- prepared construction specifications for restoration of Hill Wing, Taliesin
- prepared site presentation model for Taliesin Visitor's Center master plan
Hospital Designers, Inc., HBE Corporation, 1991-1993
St. Louis, MO
Entry Level Architect (full-time)
- prepared construction documents for healthcare buildings and financial institutions, including hospitals, medical office building, multiple banks and credit unions, and a convention center hotel in Minneapolis, MN; projects included San Francisco Medical Center, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center (Mattoon, IL), Beaumont Federal Credit Union (Texas), Los Angeles Federal Credit Union, Minneapolis Convention Center Hotel.
PARALLEL EXPERIENCE
ARUP Laboratories, Inc., 2010–2023 (full-time)
Department of Pathology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Processing Support Technician II/III
Processing Technician I/II/III
- receive & manifest specimens; review client requisitions, match patient data & prepare samples for laboratory testing
- observe strict patient confidentiality per HIPAA; conduct lab safety procedures; utilize several clinical lab softwares
- direct and guide workflow and assist in mentoring/problem resolution for pod teams of 6 technicians
Salt Lake City Public Library, 2013-2021 (part-time)
Salt Lake City, UT
Substitute Aide
- duties in circulation, including assisting patrons, sorting/shelving, processing holds
- though paid, this position was always personally considered as "community service" to the public
Salt Lake Community College, June - December, 2014 (stipend positions)
Salt Lake City, UT
Editor-in-Chief, The Globe newspaper
- directed and coordinated staff of 12 writers, media specialists, photographers for 50,000 circulation newspaper
Public Relations Specialist, Mass Communications Center
- attended college's executive board meetings, liasion between department heads and student leaders
Office of Energy Development, February - May, 2012 (paid internship)
State of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Renewable Energy Development Intern
- review and process State Renewable Energy Tax Credit applications for solar, wind, and geothermal energy systems
Chef’s Stop, LLC, 2009–2010 (part-time)
Festus, MO
Sales Associate
- high-end kitchen accessories and gourmet foods shop
MaraVilla World Furniture Importers (catalog company), 1997-2002 (part-time)
St. Louis, MO
Vice President: Director of Design
- directed all graphic design/production: print media, website copy, media relations; product photography
- assisted in trade show exhibit booth design, set-up and take-down, and staffing during shows; handled orders
- traveled to Central America for product selection, buying and vendor negotiations, logistics arrangements
Meridian Integrated Media, Ltd., 1992-1995 (volunteer internship)
St. Louis, MO
Design & Production Intern
- production in graphic design and print media, digital drawing, event filming (St. Louis Heritage Blues/Jazz Festival)
- exposure to detailed business management & marketing strategies, interactive media concepts and design
Education and Academic Degrees
(in reverse chronological order)
A.S. in Mass Communication (Journalism emphasis) (Honors), 2014
A.S. in Graphic Communications/Electronic Publishing (Honors), 2014
Certificate of Completion (C.C.) in Mobile Publishing (Honors), 2015
Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT
- three programs concurrent
- averaged 18-24 credits per semester while employed full-time; 3.70 G.P.A.
- President's List, 4 semesters; Dean's List, 2 semesters
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
A.A.S. in Energy Management (Honors), 2012
Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT
- “Green Academy” degree & certificates for energy management and environmental/sustainability topics
- averaged 19-21 credits per semester while employed full-time; 3.65 G.P.A.
- President's List, Fall, 2011
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Certificate of Completion in Sustainability
Certificate of Completion Geographic Information Systems Technology
Certificate in Solar Photovoltaic Installation
Master of Architecture (with Distinction), 1998
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI
- 3.67 GPA cumulative while employed full-time; Dean’s Honor Roll 4 semesters
- 4.00 last 2 full-time semesters while commuting from and employed full-time in St. Louis
- Design Thesis: Bellefontaine Winery & Lodge, vineyards, arts/crafts studios, bed/breakfast on 200 acres in IL
Master of Science in Management, 1996
National-Louis University, Evanston, IL
- 3.86 GPA cumulative while employed full-time
The Taliesin Fellowship, 1994
Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture, Taliesin and Taliesin West
- studies toward the Master of Architecture first professional degree program
- 1 of 5 accepted from 150+ applications worldwide in 1992; among only 1,500+ worldwide to attend between 1932-2020
- Apprentice Architect with Taliesin Architects, Ltd., successor full-service architectural firm of Frank Lloyd Wright
Bachelor of Arts, 1991
Washington University, St. Louis, MO
- Major: Architecture; Minor: Art History
- Approach architectural magazine production staff; Sigma Chi Fraternity
- The Olin Business Journal—The John M. Olin School of Business Newspaper
- AIESEC—St. Louis (International Association of Students in Economics & Business Management)
Volunteer and Academic Appointments
(in reverse chronological order)
Meyer May House, 2023-present
Grand Rapids, MI
Docent
- famous "Prairie period" house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908-09
- owned and operated by SteelCase
Richland Township Planning Commission, 2023-present
Richland Township (Kalamazoo County), MI
Commissioner
- serve on 7-person board at monthly meetings for the 10,000-person township
Taliesin Fellows, Inc., 2009-2012
Scottsdale, AZ
Board of Directors; Managing Editor, Journal of the Taliesin Fellows
- author & copyedit articles; all photo/graphic design for full-color 40+ page publication; manage 10+ authors
Amici Dell’ Architettura Organica, 2007-2014
Cava de’ Tirreni, Italy
North American Correspondent
Friends of Kebyar, Inc., 2004-2014
Atlanta, GA
Board of Directors; Journal & Network News Editor
- authored, photo editing, and performed all graphic design for full-color 56-page Journal and quarterly newsletters
- researched articles for reprint, authored and/or copyedited submissions from contributors
Frank Lloyd Wright House in Ebsworth Park, 2004-2010
Kirkwood, MO
Docent
- conduct group tours; handle cash and shop transactions; open/close procedures; assisted in special event prep.
- recognized as a local leading ‘expert’ on the life and work of Frank Lloyd Wright and Organic Design principles
Mission de Los Ninos, 1997-2003
St. Louis, MO
Vice President; Board of Directors; Director of Brochure Program
- established The Missive newsletter (design, editorial & production); handled press releases, media relations
- Project Designer for 17,000 s.f. PreSchool, Convent, and Health Clinic for Tipitapa, Nicaragua
Guest Design Critic, 2001
ARCH 311–Architectural Design (Tom Thomson)
School of Architecture, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Teaching Assistant, 1998
Collaborative Design Studio (Thomas Barrie)
College of Architecture & Design, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI
Honors and Awards
Residential Architect Design Awards program entrant, 2004.
Metal Architecture Design Awards program entrant, 2003.
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 1998.
Taliesin Fellowship Certificate, 2007
“In appreciation of your contribution past present future, love of beauty, youth, creativity, courage, heart, humor, dedication, change, resilience.”
Yamasaki Scholarship, 1997-1998
College of Architecture & Design, Lawrence Technological University
- annual award from Minoru Yamasaki and Associates for outstanding academic and architectural achievement
First Place, AIA Certificate, 1993
Architectural Design & Planning Charrette for Valmeyer, IL
- national competition of 10 teams (incl. Harry Weese, HOK) for the redesign of flood-destroyed Valmeyer, IL
- published in Inland Architect and St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Second Place, 1993
Design Charrette for Reuse Plan of St. Louis Chain of Rocks Bridge
Honorable Mention, 1991
Sigma Chi Photo Contest
- “Service to Others” photo published in national The Magazine of Sigma Chi.
Distinguished Service Citation, 1990
Tau Tau Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity
- For establishment of quarterly newsletter program and published submissions in national The Magazine of Sigma Chi.
Selected Publications and Media
Hawker, Michael C., "Another Look at Volunteering," The Globe (print and online edition), August 21, 2014.
Hawker, Michael C., "'Mise en place' for future SLCC Culinary Institute," The Globe (print and online edition), August 6, 2014.
Hawker, Michael C. (Editor-in-Chief), The Globe (Issue No. 1, 2014), August 2, 2014.
Hawker, Michael C., "Salt Lake Community College closing Highland campus at the end of June," The Globe (print and online edition), April 2, 2014.
Hawker, Michael C., "Fast rising rock band visit Radio SLCC," The Globe (print and online edition), April 2, 2014.
Hawker, Michael C., "Architecture and Technology: GSBS Architects offer insights into CAM's design," The Globe (print and online edition), November 20, 2013.
Hawker, Michael C., "A CAM Caper: There's a mouse in the house (likely more than one)," The Globe (print and online edition), November 7, 2013.
Hawker, Michael C., "One Ingredient for Culinary Institute Success: Chef Marone," The Globe (print and online edition), August 17, 2013.
Hawker, Michael C., "Green Academy generates positive energy," The Globe (print and online edition), February 29, 2012.
Hawker, Michael C. (editor), Journal of the Taliesin Fellows Journal (No. 38), Winter, 2012.
Hawker, Michael C. (editor), Journal of the Taliesin Fellows Journal (No. 37), Summer, 2011.
Russell, Stefene, “A House, Ensouled,” At Home St. Louis Magazine, January-February, 2008.
Hawker, Michael C. (editor), “Celebrating the Life and Work of Nari Gandhi”, Friends of Kebyar, Journal (volume 23.1, No. 72), November, 2007.
Hawker, Michael, “Organic Architecture: The Other Modernism,” Book Review, The Free Radical, July-August, 2007.
Walker, Anthony, “Zoetic: The Architecture of Art and Life”, The Prow Express, February, 2007.
Russell, Stefene, “Modernizing the Modernist,” At Home St. Louis Magazine, January-February, 2007.
“A Garage for the 21st Century,” Architectural Insights, Weather Shield Manufacturing, Inc., [Issue No. 3, 2003] Fall, 2003.
Exhibition at the Missouri History Museum, “St. Louis Affordable Housing Design Competition,” entry for Beyond Housing, November, 2001.
“LTU Alumni Notes,” Lawrence Technological University Magazine, (Vol. XXIII, Number 1, p. 39) Spring, 2001.
Spiegel, Robert, “New Catalogs: MaraVilla,” Catalog Age, (Vol. 16, No. 7) June, 1999.
Volland, Victor, “Dream of Building Center in Nicaragua Draws Closer,” The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, (Vol. 120, No. 328, Section W-2) November 25, 1998.
Murphy, Kevin, “Three Days of Hell: Kirkwood couple visited Nicaragua just days after Hurricane Mitch struck,” The Webster-Kirkwood Times, (Vol. 21, No. 20, p. 5) November 20–26, 1998.
Murphy, Kevin, “Plans Underway to Construct Pre-School, Convent in Tipitapa,” The Webster-Kirkwood Times, (Vol. 21, No. 20, p. 5) November 20–26, 1998.
“Mission of Hope,” Leisa Zigman (corr.), KSDK Channel 5 News, St. Louis, Missouri, November 12–13, 1998.
“Sunflower Seeds,” MaraVilla, Behrens, Inc., d/b/a MaraVilla World Furniture Importers, Inc., Holiday 1998.
“Understanding Demographics—A Vital Part of Identifying Housing Needs,” The Orchard Lake Community Project, Thomas Barrie (ed.), Palimpset Press, 1998.
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 1998
“Class Notes,” Architecture News, Washington University School of Architecture, St. Louis, Missouri, 1995.
Carlson, Victoria, “Talk of the Town: Dialogue and Design at the Valmeyer Charrette,” Inland Architect, Spring, 1994.
Brown, Susan K., “Valmeyer Designs Its Destiny,” St. Louis Post-Dispatch, (Vol. 115, No. 319, Section A-1) November 15, 1993.
“New Valmeyer,” Leisa Zigman (corr.), KSDK Channel 5 News, St. Louis, Missouri, November 13-14, 1993.
“Service to Others” (photograph), The Magazine of Sigma Chi (vol. 110, no. 3), Fall, 1991.
“Sigma Chi Proudly Serves...” (photograph featuring President George Bush during 1989 speech), The Magazine of Sigma Chi (vol. 110, no. 2), Summer, 1991 [also published in vol. 108, no. 2 issue, Summer, 1989].
Hawker, Michael, “To Tipple or Not to Tipple?”, The Magazine of Sigma Chi (vol. 109, no. 4), Winter, 1990.
Hawker, Michael, “Entering the 1990’s...”, The Magazine of Sigma Chi (vol. 109, no. 3), Fall, 1990.
Hawker, Michael, “College is a time...”, The Magazine of Sigma Chi (vol. 109, no. 1), Spring, 1990.