J o h n P h i l i p M c H a l e Born: Auckland, New Zealand (New Zealand/British Nationality)

NZ Architect’s Education and Registration Board - Registered Architect, 1992Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand 1984: Bachelor of Building Science 1987: Bachelor of ArchitectureLanguages: English (native), Mandarin Chinese (good speaking, fair reading)

PERSONAL STATEMENT

John McHale has been working in Asia for a number of years with involvement in major Commercial, Hotel, Residential, and Infra-structure projects throughout the region. Most of his experience has related to Design/Project Management activities.

The value that John is able to provide to projects is a sensitivity to design, coupled with a practical knowledge of constructability. John is skilled in solving design problems, and can make use of good drawing skills to communicate on design issues quickly and effectively.

John has been involved in all phases of the design process from inception to completion, and understands the different roles and needs of client, consultant, and contractor. His skills can be best utilised in a role where he is responsible for the implementation of design, the interpretation, communication, and enhancement of design requirements, and the resolution of design problems.

John is broadminded and adaptable, and has worked on projects in many different cultural environments. These include notable projects such as the Taipei Financial Centre tower (Taipei 101), which at the time of completion was the tallest building in the world. There was also the iconic ADNEC tower: one of the most cantilevered buildings in the world marking the gateway to Abu Dhabi. In addition, there was Ly Thai Tho: the first Grade A office building in Vietnam which was completed on time and on budget.

John has also had considerable experience working on rail infrastructure projects. John was Resident Architect/Design Manager from start to completion on one of the high speed rail stations forming the rail link running the length of Taiwan. Following this, John worked as a Construction Consultant for MTR Corporation Ltd (MTRCL) on the Airport Express Rail link in New Delhi, India.

MTRCL is an international railway company which runs the Hong Kong metro system, and is a major property developer in Hong Kong. MTRCL also invests in railways in different parts in the world, and has obtained contracts to operate rapid-transit systems in London, Stockholm, Beijing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, and Melbourne. John is currently working with MTRCL on the West Kowloon Terminus building in Hongkong, as part of the high speed rail link to Mainland China.

John worked for six years in New Zealand at the start of his career. He has also worked previously in the United Kingdom for two years. John is now looking for an opportunity to return to either the UK or New Zealand with his family.

WORK HISTORY

Hongkong MTR Corporation Ltd – Hongkong: 2011 – present: Senior Design Management ArchitectHongkong Express Rail Terminus Project, West Kowloon, Hongkong.

Working on site on the construction of the West Kowloon Terminus Building as part of the express rail link connecting Hongkong with the high speed rail network in Mainland China. Responsible for review and response to Contractor’s architectural submissions and RFIs. Also involved in design development, design coordination, BIM analysis, interpretation of the contract and specification, administration of instructions and drawing amendments, and review of construction prototypes.

Taipei 101, Taipei, Taiwan

ADNEC Tower, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Ly Thai To, Hanoi, Vietnam

West Kowloon Terminus, Hongkong

The project comprises a below ground station box of four basement levels, and a two level superstructure adjoining an architecturally featured entrance building with a roof that provides landscaped areas and pedestrian walkways. The lowest basement level (B4) consists of nine platforms for long-haul train service, and six short-haul platforms. This is a high profile project within Hongkong and will provide a high quality, international public facility.

Woods Bagot – Beijing, PRC: 2011 Senior Architect- Shijiazhuang Exhibition and Conference Centre, Hebei, PRC.Working together with branch offices in London and New York on the Architectural design of a world class conference and exhibition centre in Shijiazhuang, Hebei province: south of Beijing. Provided coordination and review of design, together with communication and interface with appointed design institute in China.

Hongkong MTR Corporation Ltd – Delhi, India: 2010 Construction Architect- Delhi Airport Metro Express ProjectWorked within the Hongkong MTR Corporation providing Consultancy services for the construction of the Delhi Airport Metro Express. Responsible for review/approval of Contractor’s architectural submissions with particular emphasis on glazing installations. Also provided detail design and coordination, along with the monitoring of construction progress and quality on site. The express rail link project comprises five stations and a Depot/Operation Control Centre linking the Delhi centre to Airport, and was part of the programme of improvement works in preparation for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

AECOM Design & Planning – Shenzhen, PRC: 2009 Senior ArchitectWorked within the Design and Planning Department of AECOM, and was responsible for marketing and design activities relating to a number of Commercial, Retail, Mixed use, and Residential projects within the China region.

RMJM – Hongkong/Abu Dhabi, UAE: 2007-2008 Senior Associate- Venetian Cotai Ltd: Casino Project - Parcel 7 & 8, Cotai, Macau- Capital Gate: ADNEC Tower and Grandstand Development, Abu Dhabi, UAE.Responsible for the Architectural/MEP coordination, and design of a new Casino/Conference/Hotel building on the Cotai strip in Macau. This Casino project, developed by the Venetian Sands group in Las Vegas, was noted as one of the largest buildings in the world and combines five Hotel groups and Service Apartments within two towers. Below Podium level there are conference (MICE) facilities, restaurants, Spa/Health Clubs, with landscaping at roof level.

Seconded from the Hongkong office to the UAE to assist with the construction of a high profile tower project on site. Involved in review and coordination of façade installations, along with an audit of the documentation prepared by the different disciplines under RMJM. The project comprises a 34 storey tower connected to an adjacent grandstand with a long, curved façade element. The tower has an irregular floor plan at each level, and is an iconic feature tower to mark the gateway to Abu Dhabi island. This building is noted as one of the most cantilevered buildings in the world.

Parsons Brinkerhoff International – Taipei, Taiwan: 2003-2007 Resident Architect/Design Manager- Taiwan High Speed Rail Project: S215 Tao-Yuan Station, Tao-Yuan CountySeconded to Taiwan High Speed Rail Project as Resident Architect/Design Manager at Tao-Yuan Station. The Project incorporates a public Station Hall facility and Carpark building, along with an Operation Maintenance Center controlling the high-speed rail network running the full length of the country from Taipei to Kaohsiung. Responsible for Design Management, review and approval of Architectural submissions, liaison with Design Consultants and Contractor, detail design in response to construction issues, and monitoring of construction progress and quality on site.

Turner International – Taipei, Taiwan: 2000-2002 Project Manager - Taipei Financial Center (Taipei 101), TaipeiResponsible for monitoring of construction progress and quality of an inner-city commercial/retail podium, and office tower building which at the time of completion was recognized as the tallest in the world. Involved with review of Architectural submissions, coordination of Owner and Tenancy Fit-out activities, and the review and administration of Extension of Time claims and Owner Instructions.

Shijiazhuang Exhibition and Conference Centre, Hebei, PRC.

Venetian Cotai Casino, Macau

ADNEC Tower, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Tao-Yuan Station, Taiwan

Taipei 101, Taipei, Taiwan

RLA Architects and Planners – Taipei, Taiwan: 1998-2000 Architect- Longan Hotel, Hsinchuang, Taipei County- Conference/Activity Centre (Chang-Gung Rehabilitation Centre), Taipei County- Masterplan/Residential development proposals within China RegionProject Designer for a new Business Hotel (85 rooms). Responsible for building design, liaison with Client/Consultants, and direction of technical staff. Project Designer for a new, multi-use facility combining Conference/Activity Centre, Retail Mall, Restaurants, and Hotel (100 rooms), in association with a new Geriatric Hospital. Also involved in the preparation of various masterplan/urban design proposals for projects in the greater China region. Liang Peddle Thorp Architects and Planners Ltd – Hongkong: 1995-98 Project Architect- River Trade Terminal Administration Bldg, Workshop and Gatehouses- Cosco-HIT Terminal 8 East Administration Building (HK$ 200 million)- HIT Terminal 6 and 7 Marine Offices (HK$16.8 million)- 63 Ly Thai To Office/Retail Building, Hanoi, Vietnam (US$17 million)- Saigon Towers, Saigon, Vietnam- Sheraton (HK) Hotel and Towers / Excelsior Hotel - Code Compliance / A & A worksProject Architect for a number of medium to large scale office/industrial projects at the Kwai Chung Container Terminal and River Trade Terminal. Worked in association with Kohn Pedersen Fox and client developer on a high profile Grade A office building in Hanoi, and assisted with the fitout/leasing requirements for a newly completed office building and residential block in Saigon. Throughout this period also had sole charge of Hotel refurbishment projects within Hongkong.

Campbell and Arnott Ltd - Edinburgh, Scotland: 1993-95 Architect- Scottish Police College, Fife- Edinburgh Business Park: Sports and Recreation Building / Infra-structure design- Saltire Court, Castle Terrace, EdinburghWorked primarily on design and documentation of a new Police College in Fife, along with the infra-structure development of a new Edinburgh Business Park under the guidelines of a master plan by Richard Meier. Developed a concept for urban renewal as part of a national competition concerned with maintaining the character of existing townscape surrounding an historical dock area.

City Enterprises Unit, P.N.C.C. - Palmerston North, New Zealand: 1990-91 Graduate Architect1991-92 Registered Architect- City Gas Department headquarters (NZ$ 3 million)/New Recycling Depot- Extension to City Art Gallery/Refurbishment of Airport NZ Post Building- Design of New City Bus Terminal ($NZ 30,000)/New Medical Center- Concept Design for Redevelopment of central City SquareInvolved in the design and management of a number of commercial and public amenity projects. Jointly responsible with a colleague for a highly publicised proposal for urban development of the City Square and surrounding retail areas, and a concept proposal for a new medical centre.

Interact - Roger Walker Ltd - New Zealand: 1985-86 Draughtsperson (Wellington Branch - 12 months)1987-89 Graduate Architect (Queenstown Branch - 22 months)- Tourist Hotel Corporation (THC): Chateau Staff Housing/Queenstown Hotel - Alterations to Schilson House/Dyer House/Crawford House/Glenshiel Lodge- Concept Designs: Lakeside townhouses, Cromwell Retirement Village, Service StationCommenced part-time work following completion of Bachelor of Building Science, and was involved with the documentation of a new Hotel in Queenstown, along with smaller THC projects and alteration work to private residences. Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture two years later, was sent down to Queenstown on a full-time basis to help set up a branch office to monitor the construction of the Hotel.

Taipei 101, Taipei, Taiwan

RLA Architects and Planners, Taiwan

Liang Peddle Thorp Architects and Planners Ltd, Hongkong