PERSONAL INFO
Current Location: Dubai
Nationality: Irish
Date of Birth: 16/02/1986
clmmc16@gmail.com
+971 52 128 5973
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairemcdonnell-26386b98/
ABOUT ME
Chief of Interior & Architecture
Creative Skills
• 14 years design experience in mixed-use developments with almost 10 years based in UAE.
• Advanced Design Skills – proven track record of developing innovative conceptual solutions that align with spatial requirements and physical planning constraints; possessing a passion for working collaboratively, being proactive and having a strong sense of urgency.
• Developing initial ideas and acquiring key information about potential and current projects, discussing requirements in detail with clients (the brief) and understanding the clients end goal (concept creation, freehand sketching, etc.)
• Producing mood boards, concept design presentations and material specification booklets for a wide range of project types.
• Developing initial ideas and acquiring key information about potential and current projects.
Personal Skills
• Staff Management/ Team Management – Hire, coach, mentor, and motivate a team of designers in various positions; from CAD draftsman and 3D artists to junior and senior interior designers.
• Superior Communication Skills – well versed in working cross-functionally at all levels of an organization; equally comfortable in facilitating group meetings and presenting to large groups of people.
• Strong Project Management Skills – delegating and guiding team members to accomplish project goals from concept phase, supervising work at the design stage and on site, through to completion while achieving a high-degree of client satisfaction.
• Excellent Relationship/Building Skills – a natural connector and influential networker with an innate ability to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with clients and colleagues across all levels.
Key Projects
• Capital Club – DIFC, Dubai
• UOWD – Knowledge Village, Dubai
• Meydan Hotel – Dubai
• Amazon – Knowledge Village, Dubai
• Youth Hub – Abu Dhabi
• Microsoft – Knowledge Village, Dubai
• The Dorchester – Business Bay, Dubai
• Ski Oman – Oman, UAE
• OBC 1 & 2 – One, JLT Dubai
• ADAA (Abu Dhabi Accountability Authority – Abu Dhabi
Qualifications
• BA in Interior Design, University of Ulster, Belfast 2011 – 2014
• Class Representative 2011 and 2012
• Diploma in Interior Architecture and 3D Design, DIFI College, Drogheda 2010 –2011
COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
Project Type:
Government Office
Size: 40,000 SQ. FT.
Function: Commercial Office
Scope of Work:
Design Management
Responsibilities:
Design team management, engineering review, drawing & sample review
ADAA
ADAA
Project Type:
Corporate Office
Size: 30,000 SQ. FT.
Function:
Commercial Office
Scope of Work:
Design Management
Responsibilities:
Design team management, engineering review, drawing & sample review
MICROSOFT
Project Type: Federal Youth Authority
Size: 38,000 SQ. FT.
Function: Home for Youth
Scope of Work: Design Management
Responsibilities: Design team management, engineering review, drawing & sample review
YOUTH HUB
YOUTH HUB
Project Type:
Business Centre
Size: 18,000 SQ. FT.
Function:
Commercial Office
Scope of Work:
Design & Build
Responsibilities: Concept through to completion of deign, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
ONE BUSINESS CENTRE
Project Type:
Private Office
Size: 10,000 SQ. FT.
Function: Commercial Office
Scope of Work: Design
Responsibilities: Concept deign, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL
Project Type: Private Office
Size: 22,000 SQ. FT.
Function: Commercial Office
Scope of Work: Design & Build
Responsibilities: Concept through to completion of deign, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
TAWS PRINTING OFFICE
Project Type:
Private Office
Size: 16,000 SQ. FT.
Function:
Commercial Office
Scope of Work:
Design Responsibilities:
Concept deign, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
DAHUA
F&B PROJECTS
Project Type:
Food & Beverage
Size: 5,000 SQ. FT.
Function: All Day
Dining
Scope of Work: Design
Responsibilities: Concept through to completion of deign, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
FARRIERS
Project Type: Food & Beverage
Size: 4,000 SQ. FT.
Function: Café Lounge
Scope of Work: Design & Build
Responsibilities: Concept deign, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
SKI OMAN CAFE
SKI OMAN CAFE
Project Type: Food & Beverage
Size: 8,000 SQ. FT.
Function: Restaurant
Scope of Work: Design & Build
Responsibilities: Concept through to completion of deign, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
CAPITAL CLUB RESTAURANT
CAPITAL CLUB RESTAURANT
Project Type:
Food & Beverage
Size: 8,000 SQ. FT.
Function: Private
Dining
Scope of Work: Design & Build
Responsibilities: Concept through to completion of deign, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
CAPITAL CLUB DIAFA
CAPITAL CLUB DIAFA
Project Type:
Food & Beverage
Size: 8,000 SQ. FT.
Function: Members
Bar
Scope of Work: Design & Build
Responsibilities: Concept through to completion of deign, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
CAPITAL CLUB BAR
CAPITAL CLUB BAR
Project Type: Food & Beverage
Size: 3,500 SQ. FT.
Function: Café
Lounge
Scope of Work: Design Responsibilities: Concept deign, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
CAFÉ RIYADH
HOSPITALITY PROJECTS
Project Type: Hospitality
Size: 6,000 SQ. FT.
Function: Hotel Room Mock-Up
Scope of Work: Design & Build
Responsibilities: Concept through to completion of deign, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
MEYDAN HOTEL
Project Type:
Hospitality
Size: 6,000 SQ. FT.
Function:
Spectating Lounge & Lobby
Scope of Work: Design Responsibilities: Concept deign, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
MEYDAN HOTEL
MEYDAN HOTEL
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
Project Type: Private Residence
Size: 11,000 SQ. FT.
Function: Residential
Scope of Work: Design Responsibilities: Concept deign, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
BULGARI RESIDENCES
Project Type:
BULGARI RESIDENCES
BULGARI RESIDENCES
BULGARI RESIDENCES
Project Type:
Private Residence
Size: 9,000 SQ. FT.
Function: Residential
Scope of Work: Design Responsibilities: Concept design, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
DORCHESTER DUPLEX
DORCHESTER DUPLEX
specification, design team management
DORCHESTER DUPLEX
specification, design team management
Project Type: Private Residence
Size: 14,000 SQ. FT.
Function: Residential
Scope of Work: Design Management
Responsibilities: Concept through to completion of deign, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
LA MER VILLA
LA MER VILLA
Project Type: Penthouse design team management
Project Type:
Luxury Apartment
Size: 15,000 SQ. FT.
Function: Residential
Scope of Work: Design Management
Responsibilities: Concept through to completion of deign deliverables, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
LA MER VILLA
LA MER VILLA
specification, design team management
LA MER VILLA
specification, design team management
Project Type: Private Palace
Size: 10,000 SQ. FT.
Function: Residential
Scope of Work: Design & Build
Responsibilities: Concept through to completion of deign, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
PRIVATE PALACE
PRIVATE PALACE
Project Type:
Apartment
Size: 3,000 SQ. FT.
Function: Residential
Scope of Work: Design & Build
Responsibilities: Concept through to completion of deign, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
BURJ DAMAN APARTMENT
Project Type:
BURJ DAMAN APARTMENT
ENTERTAINMENT
Project Type: Entertainment
Size: 11,000 SQ. FT.
Function: Bowling Concept
Scope of Work: Design Responsibilities: Concept deign, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
BOWLING CONCEPT
Project Type:
BOWLING CONCEPT
BOWLING CONCEPT
Project Type: Entertainment
Size: 23,000 SQ. FT.
Function: Kids
FEC
Scope of Work: Design Responsibilities: Concept deign, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
KIDS FEC
KIDS FEC
Project Type: Cinema Concept
Size: 11,000 SQ. FT.
Function: Entertainment
Scope of Work: Design Responsibilities: Concept deign, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
BED CINEMA
Concept deign, material specifications, furniture specification, design team management
BED CINEMA
MOOD BOARDS
LEVEL 41 BAR/LOUNGE
Bright and bold colour scheme using pops of yellow velvet and antique mirror with monochrome undertones and metallic finishes.
LEVEL 41 VIP LOUNGE
A modern twist on an art deco themed allotment, this VIP space provides an open-air ambience with generous foliage and clever lighting. This interior creates the perfect ‘dining alfresco’ indoor setting, perfect for a VIP business lunch or coffee meeting.
MEMBERS BAR
