Mike is a heritage specialist with over 20 years of experience in London. After graduating from the University of Minnesota with a degree in history, he embarked on his heritage career in Germany, first by completing a post-graduate degree in conservation from the Universität Bamberg (Das Aufbaustudium Denkmalpflege) and thereafter working as an architectural investigator on a range of buildings including medieval castles and cathedrals. After relocating to England and completing an MA in Conservation at the University of York and a post-graduate Diploma in Urban Design at the University of Westminster, Mike initially worked as a local authority conservation officer before joining Historic England in 2003.

From 2005-2023 Mike led a multi-disciplinary team of heritage specialists at Historic England providing expert advice to local authorities, developers and the public.

Since joining the Townscape Consultancy in April, 2023, Mike has delivered:

• 1-4 Eaton Mews West – restoration and redevelopment of historic mews building behind Grade II listed mid-Victorian terraces in Belgravia. MSMR Architects for Fairway Capital.
• 45 Beech Street – redevelopment of a 1950s office building for student housing adjacent to the Grade II listed Barbican complex in the Citty of London. AHMM Architects for HUB.
• Lanesborough Hotel – various internal alterations and improvements to the Grade II* listed Lanesborough Hotel at Hyde Park Corner. ReardonSmith Architects for the Lanesborough Hotel.

In addition to negotiating these and many other development schemes in London, Mike has given evidence as an expert witness at four major Public Inquiries since 2018.

Having spent most of his career in the capital, Mike has a particular interest in how heritage contributes to London’s status as a World City, and how it can add value to future development as London adds new layers to its constantly evolving built environment.