Michael Cowdy

Michael Cowdy is the UK Founder and Director of McGregor Coxall, bringing over 20 years of international experience in landscape architecture and urban design across the UK, Australia, China, and the Middle East. He specialises in creating restorative, regenerative environments that harmonise natural systems, cultural heritage, and community needs. Known for leading interdisciplinary teams, Michael emphasises simplicity, resilience, and ecological balance in his projects. A Fellow of the Landscape Institute and an NLA Expert Panellist, he is dedicated to mentoring future leaders and advancing performance-driven design that integrates people, nature, and place.

 

Michael Cowdy Urban Design Group Recognised Practitioner
Job Title
Director and Urbanism Leader
Qualifications

Masters of Urban Design [Distinction], Newcastle University
Urban Studies and Planning [2:1], university of Sheffield

Region

London and South East
South West