DANIAL MCCAHON_CV SUMMARY_PROJECTS_16082016

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Danial McCahon

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Danial McCahon is an Interior architecture + design consultant with over 25 years

experience in business. He has a reputation for design excellence and has maintained a

meticulous approach for a diverse client base.

Commissions include Corporate Workplace for Multinational Companies, Hospitality for 5 star

hotel and resort groups, Luxury Retail Department Stores , Alpine Resorts and Ski Parks

,Entertainment facilit ies including Casino .Theatres ,museum and Residential Apartments.

His commissions are always client specific with each project receiv ing an indiv idual response

to image, location and functional brief. The result of this policy has 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 directly involved in all projects undertaken.

Since 2010 he has been a regular inv itee to attend and prov ide 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.

Executive DirectorAugust 2012 to Dec 2015Dfactor 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 long term relationships and repeat business throughout China and SE Asia.

Portfolio ProjectsUnder Armour-SH,BJ,TJ,XATeddy Home-SHFood + life- SHCredit Agricole Bank- SHAustralia Town Retail Mall- SHAmara Hotel –SHVW 4S shop – SHTian Ma – BJGenting resort Apartments- CLSykes – SH,CS

Credit Agricole Bank- SH

Associate DirectorJuly 2006 to August 2012AD 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 .With a supporting team of 25 staff including architects, interior designers, project managers M&E engineers ,QS and LEED consultants, prov iding full design serv ices for medium to large-scale projects in Corporate Financial, Consumer, Technology, F&B and Retail in various locations throughout China.Managed Key Clients and Project teams to maintain long term relationships and repeat business throughout China and SE Asia.

Other Portfolio Projects:NvidiaKeppel LandIntelHPShellMicrosoftRegusMichelinCPK restaurantsBank of MontrealDeutche Bank

Nvidia-SH

•2009 Business Week/Architectural Record AwardsWinner for Best building of 2009- Barbie Shanghai Store.

•2009 Interior Design Best of Year AwardsFinalist for Best Interior of 2009-Retail Category– Barbie Shanghai Store

•2009 The Retail Interior AwardsWinner 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

Associate / Design Manager March 2003 – August 2006AD 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 ZealandBHP BillitonBarclays CapitalBank of KuwaitChevronTexacoCredit et Commercial BankCrescent GlobalERGO InvestmentsING Bank NVMacquarie SecuritiesScotiaBankVisa InternationalHewlett PackardANZ Bank

BHP Billiton- Singapore

Design ManagerJuly 1998– March 2003Adrianse 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 ZealandArab BankBarclays CapitalCaltexEMC General Motors Asia Pacific Husky Moulding SystemsInfineon TechnologiesLucent TechnologiesNokiaRoyal Bank Of CanadaOgilvy

General Motors-Singapore

Project DesignerFebruary 1997–June 1998Cox 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

Design ManagerNovember 1994 –May 1997Cox / 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

WorkOffice

Retail

Hotel

F&B

Public

OfficeTechnology

Financial

Consumer

Media

ScopeWe had been assigned as DesignConsultant and Project manager to prov ide expansion of workplace for facilit ies in Zhanjiang.

ObjectivesPilot new specification for Office Env ironment improvedTechnology requirements and Applications.To devise strategy and planning for design.and PM program within existing workspaces to minimise downtime or disruption.

Client:Nvidia

Facility:Office Expansion

Location:Shanghai, China

Floor Area:2,400 sq m

Completion:2011

ScopeWe had been assigned as Design Consultant to prov ide new workplace for Retail operations facilit ies in Pudong, Shanghai

ObjectivesNew Office Concept Env ironment to accommodate for several workgroups with improved Technology and applications. ABW elements incorporated with maximum flexibility.

ConceptA 3D representation of the brand and products….a teddy bears picnic highlighted with colour ,forms and v intage materials.

Client:Teddy’s Home

Facility:Head Office

Location:Shanghai, China


Completion:2016

Scope ADI was appointed as Intel’s Design and Buildcontractor 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 research units.

ConceptCreated a functional facility that 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


Completion:2008

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 combiningvarious work groups with research units.

ConceptCreated a functional workplace environment that promotes the HP culture and workplace settings of disruption and innovation amongst engineers and researchers.

Client:HP

Facility:Offices

Location:Various locations China

Floor Area:4500 - 12500 sq m

Completion:2007 -2012

Scope We were engaged for design and build serv ices to create and continue to upgrade HP cool town Asia Pacific, a customer experience centre to demonstrate its v ision of pervasive computing. First of its kind in the region, cool town prov ides 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.

ConceptAt an investment of SGD8 million, cool town demonstrates HP's commitment to invest in the region and to accelerate the region's progress towards technological innovation and value-added serv ices. ̀

Client:HP

Facility:Cooltown Experience Centre

Location:Singapore

Floor Area:2500 sm

Completion:2001-2006

ScopeWe had been assigned as Design Consultant to prov ide expansion of dynamic workplace for an animation design facilit ies in Beijing .

ObjectivesPilot new specification for Office Env ironment.Improved Technology requirements and applicationsTo devise strategy and planning for designand PM program within existing workspaces to minimise downtime or disruption.

Client:Tian Ma

Facility:Office Expansion

Location:Beijing, China


Completion:2015

ScopeWe had been appointed as Design and 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 identity complimenting the various business groups.Data centre setup with IT/ facilit ies group co-ordination with Paris. With N+1 requirements for M&E serv ices to support central IT operations.

ConceptsOur intent was a diversion from the typical banking structured office environment combining ABW concepts with total transparency throughout the office with long term planning strategies in place.

Client:Credit Agricole

Facility:Office relocation

Location:Plaza 66 T2


Completion:2015

ScopeADI had been appointed as Main Design consultant to prov ide Interior architectural / MEP serv ices to consult and deliver design and documentation for new Headquarter in China.

Objectives Deutsche Bank corporate /local branch and JV groups to combine into one location. Our challenges included creating a single brand identity complimenting the various business groups.Data centre setup with IT/ facilities group co-ordination with Sydney, HK and Singapore. With N+1 requirements for M&E serv ices to support central IT operations.

ConceptsOur intent was a diversion from the typical banking structured office environment with the flexibility of growth with long term planning strategies in place.

Client:Deutche Bank Headquaters


Location:CCP TowerBeijing


Completion:2008

ScopeWe had been appointed as Design and Build contractor relocate new Headquarter in Beijing.Objectives BMO corporate /local branch and JV groups to combine into one location. Our challenges included creating a single brand identity complimenting the various business groups.Data centre setup with IT/ facilities group co-ordination with Toronto. With N+1 requirements for M&E serv ices to support central IT operations.ConceptsOur intent was a diversion from the typical banking structured office environment combining local culture elements with the flexibility of growth with long term planning strategies in place.

Client:Bank of Montreal


Location:IFC 2


Completion:2011

ScopeAppointed as the Design, MEP, and LEED Consultant, we were assigned to 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 both inspirational and interactive while balancing the meeting needs of the business groups collectively and effective use of common space. Collaboration is instrumental to this company success. Work spaces would also allow for focused indiv idual tasks as well. It was important to balance access to light and audio privacy with a 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

ScopeWe had been assigned as Design Consultant to prov ide new workplace for Call centre facilit ies in Shanghai and Changshu.

ObjectivesNew Concept Env ironment to improve workflows and acoustic noise levels with improved Technology and applications. ABW elements incorporated with maximum flexibility.

ConceptLocal Landscape and subtle representation of the brand and serv ices.

Client:Sykes

Facility:Call Centre

Location:Shanghai &Changshu


Completion:2013

ScopeWe had been assigned as Design Consultant to prov ide new workplace and studio for sound and v ideo editing in Shanghai.

ObjectivesNew studio Env ironment with high specification acoustic sound and v ideo editing suites.

ConceptA graphic representation of the brand and serv ices ….industrial v intage

Client:Hogarth-WPP

Facility:Office and Studio

Location:Shanghai


Completion:2012

RetailMall

Flagship

Rollout

ScopeADI 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 of MEP 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.

ObjectivesMain co-ordination with landlord and authorities based on: Location and Env ironmentBuilding Data Building and Mechanical Serv icesBase-line Specification for Retail, Spa ,Restaurant and supporting AreasSpecification for Office Env ironment Technology requirements and retail applications

Client:House of Barbie

Facility:Retail Flagship Store

Location:550 Huai Hai RoadShanghaiFloor Area:4,100 sq m

Completion:2009

ScopeWe 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.

ObjectivesMain co-ordination with landlord and authorities based on: Location and Env ironmentBuilding Data Building and Mechanical Serv icesBase-line Specification for Retail, Spa ,Restaurant and supporting AreasSpecification for Office Env ironment Technology requirements and retail applications

Client:Australia Town

Facility:Retail Mall

Location:Chengdu RoadShanghaiFloor Area:6,800 sq m

Completion:2015

ScopeWe 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.

ObjectivesDev 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, XianFloor Area:250 - 400 sq m

Completion:2014

HotelBusiness

Resort

Entertainment

Scope We were engaged as local design consultant and LDI to develop the hotel rooms and front of house areas for hotel retail and office complex in downtown Shanghai area.

Challenge To manage all the concepts from designer in Singapore with highest importance on communication for china contractors and vendors.

ConceptA sophisticated business hotel based on the Amara Concept of resort experience in the city.

Client:Amara Resorts and Hotels

Facility:Signature Business Hotel

Location:Shanghai

Floor Area:22,200 sm

Completion:2016

Scope We were engaged as design consultant to design and document for 6 style of show flat apartments in Genting 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 completed before the winter season.

ConceptAn relaxed alpine concept with subtle themes of colour, texture and location.

Client:Genting Group

Facility:Secret garden Apartments

Location:Chongli ,China


Completion:2014

Scope We were engaged as Architects, Structural engineering , MEP and Landscape Consultant to co-ordinate concept design for 3000 visitor/day ski park and lodge .To design for the m ountain landscape to accom m odate beginner to interm ediate levels of snow skiing abilit ies.

ChallengeDesign the full infrastructure including snowm aking system s ,water pum ping system, drainage system , electrical and lighting, and transportation to support 24/7 operations for 6 m onths of the year . Including sourcing , specification, sizing and condition of system s and their efficiencies.

The finished project is featured in Dom usm agazine special edition d.plus in March 2015.

Client:W Town

Facility:Gubei Mountain Ski Resort

Location:Gubei ,Beijing

Area:880,000 sm

Completion:2015

Scope We were engaged as design consultant to design and document for Casino, Restaurants, Bars, Retail , Theatres , Hotel, and Apartments,

Challenge Leading a core team for Interiors and over 150 consultants in Australia/US and co-ordinate interior design for 145,000 sm for Main Gaming Area, Private Gaming floor, 6 restaurants, 12 bars, 2000 seat Lyric theatre and Show theatre.

ConceptAustralian Landscapes and Culture.

Client:Star Casino

Facility:Mixed Use

Location:Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia


Completion:1997

F&BOrganic Hot Pot

Pizza

Scope We were engaged as design consultant to design and document for new oganic food hotpot restaurant in South Bund Wharf area of Shanghai China.

Challenge To create a cool dining experience with organic food supply outlet and a v isual connection from the main street to the river front walk way.

ConceptAn relaxed industrial concept with subtle themes of natural colours, raw textures and v intage materials.

Client:Food + Life

Facility:Restaurant

Location:Wharf south Bund Shanghai ,China

Floor Area:450 sm

Completion:2015

Scope We were engaged as design consultant and PM to design and document for new concept CPK restaurants in Shanghai China.

Challenge To create a new and young dining experience based on the CPK standards from US.

ConceptAn relaxed industrial concept with subtle themes of CPK colour, texture and materials.

Client:California Pizza Kitchen

Facility:Restaurant

Location:Sinan Mansion Shanghai ,China

Floor Area:500 sm

Completion:2010

EDUCATIONCert II. Interior DesignSydney Institute of TechnologyRandw ick College of DesignSydney ,NSW,Australia1986 to 1988

SKILLSClient Management, Workplace Concepts, Strategic Planning,Budgeting, Project Management , Space Planning, InteriorDesign,Retail Design,Alpine Design.

WORKSHOPS2011- Know ledge Tour "Steelcase Worklife " - Paris2010-2013 - Fudan University Design Campus - Siongjiang2014-2015- Fudan University Architecture and Urban PlanningCampus - YanpuRegular invitation to attend and provide talks for DesignWorkshop related to Workplace design/strategies , Culturalunderstanding of Corporate Design and Environmental Design.

RECENT PUBLICATIONSDomus - d.Plus MagazineM arch 1,2015Special Edition M agazine forJingtai Construction Group.

Danial M cCahonInterior Designer /Project ManagerAustralian

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