Architect interested in placemaking. Passionate about design and improving the quality of our lives through the built environment.

UK Design Director, Sector Leader for Education; Cities and Development @ UK Design Director, national role leading architecture and design. Responsible for design quality in the UK regional offices. My experience covers all sectors with a particular emphasis on education, public buildings and projects with community place-making ambitions. Considered an industry leader in the realm of design for education environments and sustainable design. A regular conference speaker and blogger. External examiner, Associate Lecturer at Leeds University and Sheffield Hallam University. From February 2007 to Present (8 years 11 months) national role, based in londonVisiting Tutor @ Studio based tutor for combined Engineering and Architecture degree. From February 2012 to Present (3 years 11 months) Leeds, United KingdomAssociate lecturer @ Studio tutor across Architecture, Architectural Technology and Interior Design courses. From 2004 to Present (11 years) Regional Director @ Managing the Sheffield office, developing business, leading major projects and responsible for design output. From January 1998 to January 2007 (9 years 1 month)

B.A. Dip Arch, Architecture @ The University of Sheffield From 1983 to 1990 Philip Watson is skilled in: Architecture, Urban Design, Comprehensive Planning, Design Management, Feasibility Studies, Design Research, Architectures, Sustainable Design, Mixed-use, Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Education, Public Sector, Local Government, BIM