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Phil's professional career in architecture commenced in 1958 and was spread over Cumbria and Co Durham covering church restoration, department stores, bespoke private dwellings, renovations and listed buildings, new schools and licensed premises. He joined CIAT (formerly SAAT & BIAT) at inception in 1965 and in 1968 was a founding member of the original Durham Chapter (later Northern Region), becoming treasurer in 1977.  In 2006, Phil was awarded a Gold Award for general services to the Institute and as an Assessor for Membership Boards. Having currently undertaken more than 65 boards, he is proud to maintain his services to the Institute at both National and Regional levels.

Neil Withington, of Neil Withington Architectural Design is a sole practitioner and profile candidate from Carlisle. He has worked in the industry for over 17 years and started as a trainee Architectural Technician for a local Architects. Five years ago, he set up as a sole practice offering architectural design to clients in Carlisle & North Cumbria.  The projects Neil has been involved in within the housing sector have varied, from designing extensions to small housing schemes for clients. He has also worked with local communities on their projects in the sports and leisure industry, in creating a pavilion and youth centre. Neil's commercial experience includes creating offices, a funeral chapel and industrial units .

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Christoper has been involved with the Institute since 2008. He is based in Newcastle upon Tyne and attended The University of Northumbria at Newcastle. Christopher has over 18 years experience specialising in the housebuilding industry. He is Architectural Manager for Bellway Homes North East Divisional Office, one of the largest subsidiaries of Bellway PLC.

Rosie graduated from Northumbria University in 2017 with a first class honours degree in Architectural Technology and won the CIAT Outstanding Graduating Student in Architectural Technology. Having joined FaulknerBrowns Architects in 2014 as a trainee Architectural Technologist, Rosie forms an integral part of the design team, ensuring that the architectural intent is delivered on site. Rosie has worked on a variety of projects including sports, leisure and civic.