Carolyn McLean Architect Pty Ltd

Email: carolyn@cmarchitects.com.au Ph: +61 487593834 I have had a varied and exciting career to date, working across the globe in design and management roles over 20 years. I am passionate about designing living and holiday environments that reflect the local climate, capture the essence of the client brief and feel designed with you the client in mind. In 2013,I created Carolyn McLean Architect Pty Ltd to focus on providing a more personal design service for my clients.

Achievements Director of Carolyn McLean Architect Pty Ltd. Previously lifestyle design leader of Woods Bagot in Brisbane focusing on hotel and apartment design. Prior to this I was Principal of a design studio of 80 staff in Dubai followed by a studio of 30 staff in Brisbane. Major Client and Project wins Noosa Sheraton redevelopment, Noosa, Qld Brooklyn on Brookes St Apartments, Brisbane Nadi Airport Redevelopment, Nadi, Fiji Masdar HQ, Zero Carbon City, Abu Dhabi Client Management Managed clients including Metro Property, Blackstone, Masdar, Tata, ENEC, Nakheel, Brookfield Multiplex, Majid Al Futtaim. Qualifications 1993 Bachelor of Architecture, SAIT2000 Registered Architect, NSW, Reg. No.6670 2011 Registered Architect, Qld, Reg No. 4535 Employment history 1993 - 1994 Arkitek Binajaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1995 – 1996 Woods Bagot, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 1996 – 2000 Woods Bagot , Sydney 2001 – 2005 Baldasso Cortese Architects, Sydney 2005- 2007 Associate, Woods Bagot Dubai, UAE 2007- 2011 Principal, Woods Bagot Dubai, UAE 2011 - 2013 Queensland Lifestyle Leader

Woods Bagot Brisbane 2013-current Director – Carolyn McLean Architect Pty Ltd

Carolyn McLean Architect recent projects 2013-2014 –New Residence, 10 Beach Rd, Beachport, S.A. Design of a new 2 storey + master bedroom mezzanine residence on an 800m2 plot of beachfront land. My Client’s brief is to create an oasis of peace and calm maximising ocean views with minimalist architectural aesthetic both externally and internally. Other key criteria include materials that can survive the harsh marine environment with low maintenance materials being essential. Sustainability measures such as appropriate orientation, in ground water tanks, solar pv, LED and low energy lighting, low e double glazing and water efficient fittings will be incorporated into the design. 2013-2014 –Mariner Shores Resort and Beach Club Bathroom renovations, North Burleigh Beach, Gold Coast New Design Concept for the renovation of the 8 x1 bedroom, 49x 2 bedroom apartments and 2 x 3 bedroom apartments. Preparation of 5 Concept Design Options including 2 separate or one combined but compartmentalized bathroom option for the 2 bedroom apartment. Concept was based on extra large and double showers, long vanities, natural and neutral materials and colours and all fixtures off the floor for ease of cleaning. 2014 –2015 - New Residence, Fig Tree Pocket New 2-3 storey house to take advantage of the lush landscaping to the east of the site and Brisbane river glimpses. The client brief is to provide an affordable, functional family home for them and their children with natural light, opportunities for breezes and easy flow between rooms whilst still maintaining security. The site with established trees lends the design to creating ‘pods’ with decks and green roofs joining the areas. The integration of a small swimming pool and north facing BBQ/outdoor living is also paramount.

10 Beach Rd,Beachport, SA

Mariners Shores Bathroom benchmark Concept imagery

Fig Tree Pocket Site & Imagery

Site Section

Concept imagery

Carolyn McLean Architect recent projects 2014-2015 –New Church Hall, Woolloongabba, Qld Detailed Design of a new 1 storey community hall for a Church Parish. My Client’s brief is to create a new hall that compliments the Heritage Church adjacent and yet is functional and adaptable as a multi-functional space. Other key criteria include low maintenance materials and sustainable design measures such as appropriate orientation, in solar pv, LED and low energy lighting, low e glazing and water efficient fittings will be incorporated into the design. 2014-2015 –New Modular Holiday Home, Macleay Island, Qld Design of a new holiday home that can be constructed in a number of modules and installed over a number of years. The client is wanting to maximise the water front views and provide a low key, bushland and water front focused holiday home for them and their children. Materials will be low maintenance and integrate with the surrounding landscape. 2013-2014 –House Renovation, 23 Tanzen Rd, Arundel Transformation of existing house into contemporary lifestyle residence including 3 new bathrooms, new kitchen, new granny flat, new double carport and rear studio and BBQ space. Opening up the rear of the living space with new bi-fold doors, feature dining wall and new contemporary kitchen. Re-configuration of the upstairs master bedroom into an open bathroom concept with enclosed double shower and WC and additional robe storage. 2013-2014 –Apartment Rooftop redesign, Fortitude Valley Re-design of existing master bedroom suite in Penthouse apartment to create open air bedroom, garden arbour pergolas, benchtop bar along terrace edge and outdoor kitchen. New double glazed bi-fold doors for high performance acoustic and thermal insulation.

New Church Hall, Qld

Macleay Island Holiday House

Existing Residence

External BBQ kitchen benchmark concept imagery

Major Projects with previous companies 2012 –2013 Noosa Sheraton Redevelopment Interior and Exterior Renovation of 250 room 5 star resort Renovation of Cato Restaurant and Bar Client – Blackstone, Valad Property Group and Starwood Role – Secured the Project Project Principal and Designer Re-design of Model room to restricted budget Roll out of new rooms to entire Hotel Renovation of Cato Restaurant and Bar – now rebranded as Noosa Beach House with celebrity chef Peter Kuruvita New colour scheme for exterior of hotel Renovated exterior entry, corridors, lifts and pool villa canopies 2011-2013 Brooklyn on Brookes St, Fortitude valley New 15 Storey Residential Building with ground floor retail. 210 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments. Woods Bagot provided the Architecture and Interior Design. Design Concept was based on an aesthetic of a number of smaller inner city building facades and variation in materials to reflect the density of inner city living. Bi-fold windows replaced balconies providing an indoor / outdoor experience without losing valuable floor space. Project aimed at young professionals living an inner city lifestyle and also providing NRAS apartments as part of the National scheme to provide more affordable housing. Client – Metro Property My role in the Project Re-design of upper floors to change the apartment mix Revised the Development Application Led the D&C Design Development and Construction Documentation phase working with Hindmarsh Construction 2012 –2013 Nadi Airport Redevelopment of International Terminal Extension and redesign of International Departures and Arrivals Client – Airports Fiji Limited Role – Secured the Project Project Principal and Designer Extension and re-design of level 1 International Departure lounge Ground floor International arrivals and Farewell Hall and Exterior Façade re-design

Noosa Sheraton Hotel redevelopment

Brooklyn on Brookes Residential

Nadi Airport redevelopment

Major Projects 2010-2011 -Tritvam marine drive waterfront residential development, Kerala, India 120,000sqm, high density, sustainable, waterfront residential project 5 curved towers inspired by the waterfront location Concept design was based on the importance of natural ventilation with all apartments provided with cross ventilation and natural ventilation to all bathrooms and kitchens. Natural light and protection from the monsoon winds and rain was also a consideration in the design as well as water and park views. Client – Tata Realty & Infrastructure, Mumbai, India Role – Project Principal, Designer and client contact 2007 – Index 80 storey office & residential tower, Dubai Lead Architect in association with Foster & Partners Client – Brookfield Multiplex Role – Residential Design Concept, particularly the residential 3 bedroom apartment design 2005 - 2007 – Bahrain City Centre, Retail, Cinemas, water park & two Hotels, Bahrain Lead Architect in association with RTKL. Design Development and Construction supervision. Client – Majid Al Futtaim (MAF Group) Role – Project Architect 1997-2000 – Warringah Mall, Sydney Architect for Phase 2 of the redevelopment with Pickard Chilton Architects, US Client – AMP Asset Management Role – Project Architect and Site Architect – over 3 year period

Tritvam residential development

Index Tower

Bahrain City Centre

Warringah Mall outdoor food court

Urban Design 2007-2011 –Badrah Community, Dubai Waterfront, UAE 577 ha transit oriented master plan providing a self sustaining mix of 45,000m2 of residential, commercial, retail and community facilities to be phased over twenty years. The vision was to set a precedent for an Arabic renaissance embodying contemporary design and drawing influences from local traditional values. Client – Nakheel. Role in Master plan– Project Architect liaising with the Urban design team Project Architect for Stage 1 Architecture Project Principal for Stage 4 Architecture 2009 –2010 – Jebel Hafeet Emirati Community, Al Ain, UAE This UAE Government initiative comprised an overall project site of 2,200 ha comprising sports facilities, golf course resort, town centre and water park as well as residential, commercial, tourism facilities and government housing. Woods Bagot provided the detailed master planning and Lead Consultancy for the 500 ha Emirati housing component including community village centre, a number of schools, kindergartens and child care centre and including dry landscaping. Client – Tamouh, semi-government developer Role – Project Principal 2010-2011 –ENEC master plan and architectural concept for sustainable community, Ruwais,UAE 129 ha Master plan and Architectural Concept Design for 6000 homes to support work force designing and constructing new nuclear power facility in UAE. This confidential project was a UAE government initiative. The Master plan was structured around the landscape framework which provides for a restored beach condition and a water sensitive urban design (WSUD) system to improve the hydrological function of the adjacent marina. In addition, the landscape also accommodates the waste water treatment system for the entire development through reed beds, improving the projects Estidama rating. Client – Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) Role – I won the project for Woods Bagot and was the Project Principal responsible for client liaison with ENEC 2010 –Ramlat Juman Affordable housing, Saudi Arabia This residential development projects’ vision was to redefine affordable housing in KSA. It was one of the first of its kind in the market in terms of fast, efficient and effective construction through innovate housing solutions. Client – Investate Role –Project Principal

Badrah masterplan

Badrah Stage 4 –community square

Jebel Hafeet Emirati Community ENEC operator village master plan

Speaking engagements, presentations, radio and television events Television Interview TV 1 Dubai “Her say” October 2008, Dubai Television interview ‘Green issues’

Radio Interview Dubai Eye Radio Station October 2008, Dubai ’Green Team with Siobhan Live’ . Interview about Green Building Regulations in UAE. Magazine Covers/ Society Dubai Articles Dubai’s Eco warriers Presentations Qatar Sustainability Conf. October 2008, Doha “Sustainable Architecture’’ May 2009, Dubai Arabian Travel Market Conference.

“Sustainable Hotels’’

October 2009, Dubai Alter Energy Conference “Water footprint”

May 2011, Melbourne Australian Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry “Design & Sustainability Opportunities in the Middle East”

Media Interviews and articles Autore Magazine, “Desert Throng – high 5th Issue, 2006 powered expat business

women are finding their way in Dubai”

Construction Week on line Jeff Roberts profiles Carolyn ‘Architect’ Magazine, McLean, Architect and October 2009 Principal at Woods Bagot,

Dubai The Australian ‘The Deal’ Lyndall Crisp profiles Carolyn December 2010 McLean, working in an

Australian Architectural firm with its feet firmly planted in the sands of the Middle East.

‘Freehold Weekly’ Launch of Woods Bagot 2009 Sustainability Research “A Human Thing”

Society Dubai - Eco Warriers Arabian Travel Market – Sustainable Hotels

Construction on line ‘Architect Magazine’ profile

Freehold Weekly –Launch of Woods Bagot Sustainability Research ‘A Human Thing’

Board Positions Emirates Green Building Council Elected Board Member in 2009

Elected and served as Treasurer between 2010- 2011

References

‘Being a design professional brings with it a responsibility to contribute to society beyond the everyday circumstances of the jobs we do. Carolyn is a stellar example of someone who takes this responsibility very seriously and her efforts influence a large spectrum of initiatives that go far beyond the firm. Carolyn represents the best of Woods Bagot.’

Quote taken from Architect Magazine, October 2009 Richard Marshall, Former Joint CEO and Director, Woods Bagot, 2005-2012 Contact: urbandesign.ram@gmail.com

‘What attracted Masdar to WB was the initial discussions held with Carolyn McLean - and both parties were very much in sync with way of thinking re: sustainability’

Quote taken from Woods Bagot Client Review of Masdar new HQ Project, July 2012 Chris Wan – Design Manager, Masdar Zero Carbon City, Abu Dhabi Contact: cwan@masdar.ae, ph +971 2513 3333