Ware Malcomb hires new design director in Oak Brook

OAK BROOK - Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, said Adrian McDermott has joined agency as director, design in its Oak Brook office.

McDermott joins Ware Malcomb with more than 15 years of experience in architectural design. He brings leadership and design experience in mixed-use, multifamily, office, retail, hospitality, health care, sports facilities and cultural project types. He is well-versed in leading a design team and has in-depth experience mentoring others in his field.

In his new role, McDermott will assist in the growth and evolution of Ware Malcomb's national design platform, specifically within the Midwest, Northeast and Southeast regions. His technical knowledge and creative inventiveness implemented in each project, from concept through construction documents, continuously positions him as a design leader in the industry.

"Adrian is an excellent team mentor and inspiring leader," said Jinger Tapia, principal, design at Ware Malcomb. "His innate design talent and multifaceted approach to projects will further strengthen our team for growth and success across North America."

McDermott holds a master's degree in architecture from the University of Illinois Chicago and a bachelor's degree in design from Northern Illinois University. Throughout his career, he has held various adjunct and visiting teaching positions in the University of Illinois Chicago, School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a contemporary and expanding full-service design firm providing professional architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding and building measurement services to corporate, commercial/residential developer and public/institutional clients throughout the world.