Although trained in film and photography, he got suckered into knocking up stage props for old school chums Genesis. The band never stopped touring, and Michael never stopped making things. Stage props turned into mixing desks for recording studios and fashionable video editing suites, then smart furniture for trendy advertising agencies. His desks, tables and bookshelves, with their clean lines and natural finishes enhance the qualities of the wood, which is often antique or storm damaged timber. And for that once in a lifetime commission, he still keeps 3 of the original turned, teak pilars from the gundeck of H.M.S. Victory.
All work is highly crafted to traditional standards.
A true Hillite, Michael has been at Arch 18 since 1976 just off the back garden of 10 Rillington Place, the home of the notorious Dr. Crippen. In the same year he moved into 35 St Lukes Mews, at the time being squatted by Motorhead. He knows how to pick his locations. Not exclusive to the rich and famous, Michael has come up with inspired ideas and interesting, flexible design solutions for many not so rich and famous locals. That said, he does now boast an impressive and varied client list which includes Lord Grade of Elstree,The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd, Pope John Paul II and The Mill, the hugely successful Soho based post production facility, formerly owned by U2.