The author

Tim Bailey is founder of xsite architecture, established in 2000 and based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Tim has been an architect since 1992, and has been involved with a diverse range of realised projects throughout north-east England and London. Born in the north-east and graduating from Newcastle University, he made a positive decision to stay in the region and create a practice that had a strong design ethos underpinning a realistic commercial approach to projects. In addition, he has developed a strong relationship with the arts sector, working collaboratively with and for arts clients as well as in the retail, leisure, residential and commercial sectors.

He is currently a Regionally Elected member of the RIBA National Council, RIBA Board member without portfolio and member of the RIBA Practice and Profession Committee.

Acknowledgements

There are always people to thank for the twists and turns that got us to the place we are in. Thanks to them all but in particular thanks to Dale Sinclair for asking me to take on this book, it has been very enjoyable. Thanks to my fellow authors in this part of the Plan of Work series, Hilary Satchwell, Paul Fletcher and Phil Holden, for probing and challenging the format of the series and in consequence this book into shape. Thanks to Sarah Busby for the guidance, gentle cajoling and support throughout.

A big love and thanks to Ruth, Zac and Thea for their holiday patience, lost evenings and timely groundings. Payback starts now!