Director
Duffy MacCann Design Ltd
Total years of experience :30 years, 0 Months
· Project Architect with 20yrs experience, of which 13 years as company director, winning new business
& ensuring existing clients became repeat clients.
· Managed, developed and coached an experienced, professional team of architects and interior design
specialists on significant contracts both in Ireland and internationally to design high profile,
contemporary hotels, bars and restaurant complexes in a competitive hospitality market.
· Established and developed strong client relationships focussed on client needs and budget, which
resulted in long-term relationships and repeat business.
· Delivered superior architectural design and project management to meet client specifications to budget
and on time.
· Technically proficient in all aspects of architecture, construction and fit-outs as demonstrated through
my work (digital images of some of the major projects that I have completed over the past 5 years are
available on request).
· Vast on-site experience of construction covering a broad range of projects incorporating hospitality,
retail, mixed-use and residential developments in Ireland, UK, Australia, Europe, USA, & Jordan.
· Hands on leader, directing all architectural design, production drawing and design reviews, ensuring
continuity of design and increasing quality standards coupled with achieving improvements to internal
design discipline coordination.
· Management of all aspects of the company including recruitment, cost control and accounts, marketing
and day-to-day operations.
· Creative, persuasive and dedicated with strong negotiating, facilitating and influencing skills.
Current position as senior architect & chief interior designer on commercial projects.
Projects include the new 5 Star Hilton Hotel in Riyadh, the Central Markets Authority Office Tower (79 storeys) in King Abdullah Financial Centre, Riyadh and new headquarters for Saudi Electric Company.
Managing design and fit out of Commercial Interior Design projects worldwide including hotels, bars, restaurant, night clubs in USA, Australia, UK, Middle East.
1992-1994 University of Westminster, London - Architectural Engineering Degree Studies.
1987-1990 Bolton St. Institute of Technology, Dublin - Dip. Architectural Technology