Michael was educated in South Africa and graduated with a Masters of Architecture from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Before moving to London he worked both in Johannesburg and Durban on a variety of projects including the new SPU library and the 2016 Venice biennale exhibition Reporting From The Front.

With a strong interest in the arts, sociology and the built environment Michael uses his knowledge to create experiences across many different briefs, ensuring that the finished design is both appealing and thought provoking.