Michael (he/him) is a Toronto-based designer, fabricator, arts-organizer and entrepreneur. He is an experienced woodworker and carpenter who has since expanded his practice by exploring processes involving other solid surfaces, materials and finishes including marble, acrylic, glass, metal and stone. He is well versed in Rhino 3D, having trained with SimplyRhino at Goldsmiths in London. Dellios also has extensive experience working on complete residential and commercial building projects, and has a passion for alternative, affordable and sustainable practices. Finding inspiration in travel, he has spent time expanding his knowledge base of the design world, working and studying in London, Stockholm and Copenhagen, recently showing his work at Dutch Design Week, Design TO and IDS Toronto. Currently, Michael is building and developing LODGE; a land based, off-grid creative residency located in Michi Sagiig Anishinaabe Territory. He also continues to collaborate on social and economic development projects in Canada’s near north.

Michael is the executive director of the collaborative design studio and residency LODGE, and is the co-founder of Brothers + Sons Design/Build. Dellios currently sits as the president of the Board of Directors for local Toronto arts organization AKIN Projects.