Education
1996 Masters Degree in Architecture, University of Sheffield.
1995   Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture, University of Sheffield. Merit, Year Prize & RIBA Silver Medal exhibition.
1991   BArch (Hons) Degree in Architecture, University of Sheffield.
 
Teaching
1996/2001 Part time lecturer - Postgraduate Architectural Design, University of Strathclyde.
1996/97   Visiting lecturer - South Bank University, London.
1995/96   Part time tutor - Sheffield University.
1996/2006   Various workshops, seminars lectures at universities and conferences in Europe and USA.
2000/01   University of Glasgow, Environmental Art.
 
Other
1997/98 Consultant architect to the Royal College of Paediatricians and Child Health
1992/93   English Editor, Architecture Bulletin and Piranesi Journals, Ljubljana.
1992/93   Artist in Residence, NSK Studios, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
1991/92   Architecture, Peter Eisenman Architects, New York.
 
Heisenberg
1998-2003 An art and architecture collaboration (partnership) between Dan Dubowitz and Matt Baker.
1998   The Crossing, Dumfries.
1999   Journeymen, Glasgow.
2000   Sounding Vessels, Berlin & Glasgow.
2002   The Gate Keeper, Glasgow.
1999/
2003
  The Artworks Masterplan and Artworks Programme, Gorbals, Glasgow.
 
Civic Works
2003
Civic Works Ltd, established.
2003   Lead artist for the regeneration of Ancoats, east Manchester 2003-2008:
The Peeps: Comprising a series of 18 discreet and permanent artworks which together make one artwork walled in to the fabric of Ancoats as it is rebuilt. All are viewed through peepholes in the public realm.
2003   Exhibition/installation at Cathedral of St John the Devine, New York: 3 Sanctuaries December 2003 - January 2004.
2003-4   Exhibitions/installations at Cube Gallery Manchester.
2003-4   Ancoats Stories: Sound and giant light box installation at Piccadilly Central Train Station, Manchester, Tram Platforms.
2003   Appointed Cultural Master Planner for the regeneration of Sunderland, 2003-2008
2004   Completion of ‘The Cultural Master Plan’ for Sunderland - 15year programme. (Commences 2005).
2004   Collaboration with World Monument Fund on St Francis, Gorton, Manchester; Albergo dei Poveri, Naples, Italy; Habana Vieja, Calzada del Cerro, Trinidad palaces/slave sugar plantations, Cuba.
2004   Wastelands 3: Ellis Island, NYC.
2004   Wastelands 4: Habana, Cuba.
2005   Solo exhibition, Fermynwoods Contemporary Art.
2005   Solo exhibition, Wirksworth festival.
2005   solo exhibition, Gorton at picadilly central train station, Manchester 1.
2005   Wastelands 5: Orford Ness
2005   Wastelands 6: Larne
2005-6   Programme of pilot projects and delivery plan for the cultural masterplan.
2006   Wastelands 9. Fascismo Abandonato, Italy.
2006   Hobo1: Search Light a collaboration as lead artist with Artist David Cotterrell, Sunderland.
2006   Appointed lead artist for Newcastle Expo, 2006-2012.
2007   launch of phase one of ‘The peeps,’ Ancoats.
Publications and Exhibitions
1992-2005
Range of solo and group exhibitions.
     
other:   TV News features including BBC, ITN, C4, CNN, and World Service. Also regular features in European national and local newspapers, colour supplements, and academic and trade journals.
TV documentaries and short film by Andy McKinnon.