bio.
Mike Cass has been working in the design and construction industry for 30 years. From humble beginnings, as an infant Mike would spend hours with both his full-time gardening grandparents who would share their love of growing and picking fruit and vegetables. His passion for all things out-doors transpired into leaving high school to become a landscape apprentice to the renowned Peter Fudge at the age of 15. Just shy of 26, Mike had completed his landscape, building and pool apprenticeship. His well-rounded love for football, skateboarding, street art, music, snowboarding and ADHD have shaped his creativity ever since he could walk and talk.
As a budding landscaper, Mike Cass gained experience in a range of project sizes and budgets. He developed his skills in construction and landscaping and his understanding of design principles. Mike now specialises in boutique landscapes, pools and building facades for residential, commercial, home stays and hotel properties.
Now the Director and Principal Designer of Sydney-based construction company, design it landscapes, Mike has completed designs for projects all over Australia and abroad including London, New Zealand and America. design it landscapes is involved in the whole process from consultation and design to the construction or management of the project.
Mike's experience in the construction industry has allowed him to consult and collaborate with both architects and interior designers. This ensures the design meets the aesthetic and functional needs of his clients indoor and outdoor spaces. With the experience and skills Mike has developed over the years, his design approach considers the feasibility of construction and the order of implementation. Mike has worked in both the consultation, design and construction of a number of interior projects. From layouts and fit outs to furniture design.
With both friends and work colleagues involved in a number of creative industries such as art, photography, styling, interior design, and graphic design, Mike is always surrounded by artists. Through his travels, experience and natural creative flair, Mike is always finding new inspiration to develop his designs.
It is these factors that pushed Mike to form 'mike cass creative' to provide services in all creative fields.