He achieved critical recognition in his development of family and technology-embracing housing communities in England in the latter part of the 20th century.

His partnership in Span Developments led to the building of over 73 estates, some of which have achieved Conservation area status in recognition of the close communities created with substantial garden areas, glass and light, façade angles used for privacy and decoration and separate garages as a practical Bauhaus for car-based culture and high point of Modern Architecture widely described a "successful, experimental modernism".

After World War II he spent a number of years working on various projects, designing flat-pack furniture for Tecta and entering competitions.

Span estates were typified by sharp Modernist designs with space, light and well-planned interiors, tempered with traditional features such as hung tiles and stock brick.

Outside of his Span work, he developed a number of other schemes, such as public housing for World's End in Chelsea, Pitcairn House (1961-63)[2][3] as part of the LCC's Frampton Park Estate in Hackney, and his final development in Vilamoura, Portugal.