DANIAL MCCAHON_CV SUMMARY_PROJECTS_16082016
- 2. Info Danial McCahon is an Interior architecture + designconsultant withover 25 years experience inbusiness. He has a reputationfor designexcellence and has maintained a meticulous approachfor a diverse client base. Commissions include Corporate Workplace for Multinational Companies, Hospitalityfor 5 star hotel and resort groups, Luxury Retail Department Stores ,Alpine Resorts and Ski Parks ,Entertainment facilities including Casino .Theatres ,museum and Residential Apartments. His commissions are always client specific with each project receiving anindividual response to image, locationand functional brief. The result of this policyhas been a consistent quality and a high profile that has been published. Danial Mccahon has lead offices in Singapore and Shanghai , with a professional team comprising Architects,Interior Designers, Engineers,Quantity Surveyors,Graphic and Industrial Designers.Danial has always been directlyinvolvedinall projects undertaken. Since 2010 he has been a regular invitee to attendand provide talks for design workshops and presentations at the Fudan University, Shanghai, China, on subjects including Sustainable Workplace Design/Strategies and Cultural understanding of Corporate Design and Environmental Design.
- 3. Executive Director August 2012 to Dec 2015 Dfactor Architectural Consulting Co.Ltd (Design Branch of Jingtai Construction Group) Partner / Leader for the design department with dynamic team of designers, architects, project managers, graphic design team for medium to large-scale projects in Hospitality, Entertainment, Financial, Consumer, Technology, F&B and Retail in v arious locations throughout China and Asia. Responsible for ov erall Day to day design operations, Business strategy and dev elopment, Profitability, Design Proposals including Technical and commercial components, HR and Team building. Managed Key Clients and Project teams to maintain longterm relationships and repeat business throughout China and SE Asia. Portfolio Projects Under Armour-SH,BJ,TJ,XA Teddy Home-SH Food+ life- SH Credit Agricole Bank- SH Australia TownRetail Mall- SH Amara Hotel –SH VW 4S shop – SH TianMa – BJ Genting resort Apartments- CL Sykes – SH,CS Credit Agricole Bank- SH
- 4. Associate Director July2006 to August 2012 AD Incorporation(China) Ltd Leader and Branch Manager of Shanghai office responsible for day to day operations,P&L ,HR , team building and key client accounts . Witha supporting teamof 25 staff including architects,interior designers,project managers M&E engineers ,QS and LEED consultants,providing full designservices for medium to large-scale projects in Corporate Financial, Consumer, Technology, F&B and Retail invarious locations throughout China. Managed Key Clients and Project teams to maintainlong termrelationships and repeat business throughout China and SE Asia. Other Portfolio Projects: Nvidia Keppel Land Intel HP Shell Microsoft Regus Michelin CPK restaurants Bank of Montreal Deutche Bank Nvidia-SH
- 5. •2009 Business Week/Architectural Record Awards Winner for Best building of 2009 - Barbie Shanghai Store. •2009 Interior DesignBest of Year Awards Finalist for Best Interior of 2009-Retail Category – Barbie Shanghai Store •2009 The Retail Interior Awards Winner for Best International Retail Interior - Barbie Shanghai Store Projects that have been recognized for the innovative and effective design and construction management solutions. The following is a list of international awards earned. House of Barbie- SH
- 6. Associate / Design Manager March 2003 – August 2006 AD Incorporation Pte Ltd (Singapore) Leading team of designers, project managers and CAD support team for medium to large-scale projects in Financial, Consumer and Technology based industries in Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia and China. Portfolio Projects: Air New Zealand BHP Billiton Barclays Capital Bank of Kuwait ChevronTexaco Credit et Commercial Bank Crescent Global ERGO Investments ING Bank NV Macquarie Securities ScotiaBank Visa International Hewlett Packard ANZ Bank BHP Billiton- Singapore
- 7. Design Manager July 1998– March 2003 Adrianse Group Pte Ltd (Singapore) Leading teams of designers and CAD support team and 3D visualisers for large-scale projects in Financial, Consumer and Technology industries in Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia and China. Other Portfolio Projects: Air New Zealand Arab Bank Barclays Capital Caltex EMC General Motors Asia Pacific Husky Moulding Systems Infineon Technologies Lucent Technologies Nokia Royal Bank Of Canada Ogilvy General Motors-Singapore
- 8. Project Designer February 1997–June 1998 Cox Richardson Architects (Sydney, Australia) Coordinating team of Architects, Interior Designers, sub-consultants and CAD support Selected project Portfolio: 1997- Leading team for the design of public areas ,concession booths , lounges, dining and VIP rooms of the Indoor stadium for Sydney Olympics 2000. 1998 - Australian Maritime Museum on Sydney Harbour foreshore. Extension works that involved high degree of understanding for the original design and surrounding environment. Sydney Super Dome- Sydney
- 9. Design Manager November 1994 – May 1997 Cox / Hillier Architects (Sydney, Australia) Coordinating teams of Architects, Interior Designers, sub-consultants and CAD support team and 3D visualisers Project breakdown: - Main Gaming Area and cashiers - Private Gaming - Fine Dining - Buffet dining - Seafood restaurant - Italian restaurant - Chinese restaurant - Deli café -2-up bar -Lightning ridge bar -Waterfall bar -Lyric theatre bar -Show bar -Lyric theatre -Show theatre. Lyric Theatre – Star Casino, Sydney
- 12. Scope We had been assigned as Design Consultant and Project manager to provide expansionof workplace for facilities in Zhanjiang. Objectives Pilot new specificationfor Office Environment improved Technology requirements and Applications. To devise strategyand planning for design. and PM program withinexisting workspaces to minimise downtime or disruption. Client: Nvidia Facility: Office Expansion Location: Shanghai, China Floor Area: 2,400 sq m Completion: 2011
- 15. Scope We had been assigned as Design Consultant to provide new workplace for Retail operations facilities inPudong, Shanghai Objectives New Office Concept Environment to accommodate for several workgroups withimprovedTechnologyand applications.ABW elements incorporatedwithmaximum flexibility. Concept A 3D representationof the brand and products….a teddy bears picnic highlighted withcolour ,forms and vintage materials. Client: Teddy’s Home Facility: Head Office Location: Shanghai, China Floor Area: 1,400 sq m Completion: 2016
- 18. Scope ADI was appointed as Intel’s Design and Build contractor for their new office and R&D Center in Shanghai. Challenge To fashion a design that integrates Intel’s market leading ideas while combining work and researchunits. Concept Createda functional facilitythat promotes a healthier and environmentally friendly atmosphere without disrupting the flow of innovation amongst employees and researchers. Client: Intel Products Facility: R&D Centre Location: Shanghai Floor Area: 17,500 sq m Completion: 2008
- 22. Scope We were appointed as HP’s Design Consultant for their new office throughout China. Challenge To fashion a design that integrates HP’s market leading ideas while combining various work groups with researchunits. Concept Createda functional workplace environment that promotes the HP culture and workplace settings of disruptionand innovation amongst engineers and researchers. Client: HP Facility: Offices Location: Various locations China Floor Area: 4500 - 12500 sq m Completion: 2007 -2012
- 24. Scope We were engaged for design and build services to create andcontinue to upgrade HP cool town Asia Pacific, a customer experience centre to demonstrate its visionof pervasive computing.First of its kindin the region,cool town provides a glimpse into how we will work, live and play in the future. Challenge To implement each area within short timeframe to ensure minimal downtime. Concept At an investment of SGD8 million,cool town demonstrates HP's commitment to invest in the regionand to accelerate the region's progress towards technological innovation and value-added services.` Client: HP Facility: Cooltown Experience Centre Location: Singapore Floor Area: 2500 sm Completion: 2001-2006
- 27. Scope We had been assigned as Design Consultant to provide expansionof dynamic workplace for an animationdesign facilities in Beijing . Objectives Pilot new specificationfor Office Environment. ImprovedTechnology requirements and applications To devise strategyand planning for design and PM program withinexisting workspaces to minimise downtime or disruption. Client: TianMa Facility: Office Expansion Location: Beijing,China Floor Area: 1,200 sq m Completion: 2015
- 30. Scope We had been appointed as Designand Build contractor relocate new Headquarter in Shanghai. Objectives CA corporate /local branch and JV groups to combine into one location.Our challenges included creating a single brand identitycomplimenting the various business groups. Data centre setup withIT/ facilities group co-ordinationwith Paris.WithN+1 requirements for M&E services to support central IT operations. Concepts Our intent was a diversionfromthe typical banking structuredoffice environment combining ABW concepts withtotal transparency throughout the office withlong termplanning strategies inplace. Client: Credit Agricole Facility: Office relocation Location: Plaza 66 T2 Floor Area: 1,800 sq m Completion: 2015
- 33. Scope ADI hadbeenappointedas MainDesignconsultant to provideInteriorarchitectural/MEP servicesto consult and deliver designanddocumentationfornew Headquarter inChina. Objectives Deutsche Bank corporate/localbranchandJV groups to combine intoone location.Our challenges included creating a single brandidentitycomplimenting the various business groups. Data centre setup withIT/facilities group co-ordination withSydney,HK andSingapore.WithN+1requirementsfor M&Eservices to support central IT operations. Concepts Our intent was a diversionfromthe typical banking structuredofficeenvironment withtheflexibilityof growth withlong termplanning strategiesinplace. Client: Deutche Bank Headquaters Facility: Office relocation Location: CCP Tower Beijing Floor Area: 7,000 sq m Completion: 2008
- 36. Scope We hadbeenappointedas DesignandBuild contractorrelocate new Headquarterin Beijing. Objectives BMOcorporate /localbranchandJV groups to combine into one location.Our challenges includedcreating a single brandidentity complimenting thevarious business groups. Data centre setup withIT/facilities group co- ordinationwithToronto.WithN+1 requirements for M&Eservicesto support centralIT operations. Concepts Our intent was a diversionfromthe typical banking structuredoffice environment combining local culture elements withthe flexibilityof growthwithlong termplanning strategiesinplace. Client: Bank of Montreal Facility: Office relocation Location: IFC2 Floor Area: 1,500 sq m Completion: 2011
- 39. Scope Appointedas the Design, MEP, and LEED Consultant, we were assignedto develop an innovative and sustainable design for their new office at Pudong’s CIFC. Objectives: To create a warm and comfortable environment that reflects the business as corporate and innovative ,creating an environment bothinspirational andinteractive while balancing the meeting needs of the business groups collectivelyandeffective use of common space. Collaborationis instrumental to this company success.Work spaces would also allow for focused individual tasks as well.It was important to balance access to light and audio privacy witha sense of openness. All workspaces to feel welcoming to all,but personal to their occupants. Client: Crescent Point Group Facility: Office Location: Wukang Road Shanghai Floor Area: 850 sq m Completion: 2010
- 41. Scope We had been assigned as Design Consultant to provide new workplace for Call centre facilities inShanghai and Changshu. Objectives New Concept Environment to improve workflows and acoustic noise levels withimprovedTechnology and applications.ABW elements incorporatedwith maximum flexibility. Concept Local Landscape and subtle representationof the brand and services. Client: Sykes Facility: Call Centre Location: Shanghai & Changshu Floor Area: 7,500 sq m Completion: 2013
- 42. Scope We had been assigned as Design Consultant to provide new workplace and studio for sound and video editing inShanghai. Objectives New studio Environment withhigh specification acoustic soundand video editing suites. Concept A graphic representationof the brand and services ….industrial vintage Client: Hogarth-WPP Facility: Office and Studio Location: Shanghai Floor Area: 1,100 sq m Completion: 2012
- 44. Scope ADI had been assigned as Facility Architect, Structural , MEP and Cost Consultant to co-ordinate the design from New York ,Ohio and LA concept designers for a Retail Experience store in Shanghai. To design for the adequacy ofMEP specification, sizing and condition of systems and their efficiencies. Localise the design and materials from US and ensure the design comply with Shanghai and National Standard in China. Objectives Main co-ordination with landlord and authorities based on: Location and Env ironment BuildingData Buildingand Mechanical Serv ices Base-line Specification for Retail, Spa ,Restaurant and supportingAreas Specification for Office Env ironment Technology requirements and retail applications Client: House of Barbie Facility: Retail Flagship Store Location: 550 Huai Hai Road Shanghai Floor Area: 4,100 sq m Completion: 2009
- 49. Scope We had been assigned as Designer and Local LDI to dev elop concepts from Greater Group Designers in Australia for an Australian Themed Retail Experience store in Shanghai. Localise the design and materials from Australia and ensure the design comply with Shanghai and National Standard in China. Objectives Main co-ordination with landlord and authorities based on: Location and Env ironment BuildingData Buildingand Mechanical Serv ices Base-line Specification for Retail, Spa ,Restaurant and supportingAreas Specification for Office Env ironment Technology requirements and retail applications Client: Australia Town Facility: Retail Mall Location: Chengdu Road Shanghai Floor Area: 6,800 sq m Completion: 2015
- 52. Scope We were assigned as Design and Construct Consultant to co-ordinate the design from US for Retail Rollout stores in China. Localise the design and materials from US and ensure the design comply with National Standard in China. Objectives Dev elop from basic concepts for a roll out of Retail outlet stores in the major cities of China.To plan, design and details for fit-out and fixtures. To locally source materials and products for initial china stores and then to international stores.MEP specification, sizing of systems and lighting for global supply.Ensure the design complies with National Standard in China. Client: Under Armour Facility: Retail Roll-out Location: Shanghai, Beijing, Tianjjn, Xian Floor Area: 250 - 400 sq m Completion: 2014
- 55. Scope We were engaged as local design consultant and LDI to develop the hotel rooms and front of house areas for hotel retail andoffice complex in downtown Shanghai area. Challenge To manage all the concepts from designer in Singapore withhighest importance on communication for china contractors andvendors. Concept A sophisticatedbusiness hotel based on the Amara Concept of resort experience inthe city. Client: Amara Resorts and Hotels Facility: Signature Business Hotel Location: Shanghai Floor Area: 22,200 sm Completion: 2016
- 57. Scope We were engaged as design consultant to designand document for 6 style of show flat apartments inGenting Secret Garden Ski resort in Chongli Hebei China. Challenge To complete the design process in short time frame and for the mockup rooms to be completedbefore the winter season. Concept An relaxedalpine concept withsubtle themes of colour,texture and location. Client: Genting Group Facility: Secret gardenApartments Location: Chongli ,China Floor Area: 25,000 sm Completion: 2014
- 60. Scope We were engaged as Architects,Structural engineering , MEP and Landscape Consultant to co-ordinate concept design for 3000 visitor/dayski park and lodge . To design for the mountainlandscape to accommodate beginner to intermediate levels of snow skiing abilities. Challenge Designthe full infrastructure including snowmaking systems ,water pumping system, drainage system,electricaland lighting, and transportationto support 24/7 operations for 6 months ofthe year . Including sourcing , specification,sizing and condition of systems and their efficiencies. The finished project is featured in Domus magazine specialeditiond.plus in March 2015. Client: W Town Facility: Gubei Mountain Ski Resort Location: Gubei ,Beijing Area: 880,000 sm Completion: 2015
- 63. Scope We were engaged as design consultant to designand document for Casino, Restaurants,Bars,Retail , Theatres , Hotel, and Apartments, Challenge Leading a core team for Interiors and over 150 consultants inAustralia/US and co-ordinate interior designfor 145,000 sm for Main Gaming Area, Private Gaming floor,6 restaurants,12 bars, 2000 seat Lyric theatre and Show theatre. Concept AustralianLandscapes and Culture. Client: Star Casino Facility: MixedUse Location: Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia Floor Area: 145,000 sm Completion: 1997
- 68. Scope We were engaged as design consultant to design and document for new oganic food hotpot restaurant inSouthBund Wharf area of Shanghai China. Challenge To create a cool dining experience withorganic food supply outlet and a visual connectionfrom the main street to the river front walk way. Concept An relaxedindustrial concept withsubtle themes of natural colours,raw textures and vintage materials. Client: Food+ Life Facility: Restaurant Location: Wharf southBund Shanghai ,China Floor Area: 450 sm Completion: 2015
- 71. Scope We were engaged as design consultant and PM to design and document for new concept CPK restaurants inShanghai China. Challenge To create a new and young dining experience basedon the CPK standards from US. Concept An relaxedindustrial concept with subtle themes of CPK colour, texture and materials. Client: California Pizza Kitchen Facility: Restaurant Location: SinanMansion Shanghai ,China Floor Area: 500 sm Completion: 2010
- 74. EDUCATION Cert II. Interior Design Sydney Institute of Technology Randw ick College of Design Sydney ,NSW,Australia 1986 to 1988 SKILLS Client Management, Workplace Concepts, Strategic Planning, Budgeting, Project Management , Space Planning, Interior Design,Retail Design,Alpine Design. WORKSHOPS 2011- Know ledge Tour "Steelcase Worklife " - Paris 2010-2013- Fudan University Design Campus - Siongjiang 2014-2015- Fudan University Architecture and Urban Planning Campus - Yanpu Regular invitation to attend and provide talks for Design Workshop related to Workplace design/strategies , Cultural understanding of Corporate Design and Environmental Design. RECENT PUBLICATIONS Domus - d.Plus Magazine M arch 1,2015 Special Edition M agazine for Jingtai Construction Group. Danial M cCahon Interior Designer /Project Manager Australian Contact: 0434247811 [email protected]