Adrian McDermott Joins Ware Malcomb as Director, Design in Oak Brook, IL Office

Adrian McDermott 

 

 OAK BROOK, IL, Aug. 31, 2021 – Ware Malcomb, an award-winning international design firm, today announced Adrian McDermott has joined Ware Malcomb as Director, Design in the Oak Brook office. 

McDermott joins Ware Malcomb with over 15 years of experience in architectural design. He brings leadership and design experience in mixed-use, multifamily, office, retail, hospitality, healthcare, 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.

Jinger Tapia

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. 

“Adrian is an excellent team mentor and inspiring leader,” said Jinger Tapia, Principal, Design at Ware Malcomb. “His innate design talent and multi-faceted 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 of Fine Arts 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.

 Contacts:              

Rachel Devany

VP Public Relations

 KCOMM for Ware Malcomb

Rachel@kcomm.com 

 Maria Rodgers, Public Relations Manager, 949.660.9128, mrodgers@waremalcomb.com

 Maureen Bissonnette, Associate Principal, Marketing, 949.660.9128

 mbissonnette@waremalcomb.com