Principal of Philip Cave associates, he initially trained as a plant scientist and landscape architect and later broadened his expertise to include urban design, community art and public participation.
His main passion is in designing inspirational public realm and semi-private schemes both for private developers and local authorities. Recent schemes include inner-city mixed-use projects with public squares, strategic masterplanning, high density housing with public and semi-private spaces, roof gardens, green roofs and walls, waterside schemes, sustainable settlements, and gateway projects.