Managing Director/ Creative Director UAE
Michael believes that architecture centres around the engagements and interactions users have with the physical environment. As a designer, he is focus on developing a brand, creating an identity and building a concept specific to the region and the community. He sees joy in the endless possibilities of how good designs can evoke people’s emotions while addressing their social needs, and ultimately nurture growth. Through the integration of innovative design and latest technology, he aims to define spatial footprints that become legacies that last for generations.
With over 20 years of experience spreading across Asia, Middle East and Europe, many of his projects have won multiple regional and international architecture awards. These include the Institute of British Architect Regional (RIBA) Award for Downe Hospital in Northern Ireland and shortlist in the World Architecture Festival for Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi. In 2019, Michael was listed as one of the Top Creative 30 accomplished architects in the UAE by Design Middle East and runner-up for Best Architect in the Middle East by Middle East Consultant.
Michael is frequently invited to international conferences and universities to share his experience with the industry and aspiring designers. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Sheffield University, UK.