About Us
Formed in 2001, McNally Architects today is the product of a talented team of Architects, Interior Designers and specialists who apply their unique skills and creativity to produce quality design solutions that are a response to client vision and to place.
The value of experience can never be discounted, and we have a wealth of knowledge to apply to your project. Multi-residential, Boarding Houses and Bespoke Homes, Seniors Living, Community Projects, Workplaces, Interiors, and Master Planning are all areas of expertise for us. The architectural styles in our portfolio span from contemporary to more conventional architectural methods, including heritage restoration work.
The common thread running through everything we do is a passion and commitment to creating a space that not simply meets practicalities, but exceeds the imagination of every client. To do that we listen first, consider holistically and create pragmatically to deliver the best possible result.
We take the approach that creating great spaces is a collaborative process. It encompasses everything from conceptualising, experimenting through imaginative design, then planning and overseeing the construction to final delivery. Because every project for every client is unique, we adapt to varying scales, building types and budgets. We pride ourselves on investing the time to create an open working relationship with all involved from concept to completion. Relationships are critical to the success of a project. We are glad to declare that all of our work is based on client recommendations and referrals.
External aesthetics are the immediate representation of architectural skill and integrity. However the art that creates the essence of outstanding living environments can only be appreciated from within. That’s why we have a dedicated skill set that specialises in Interiors.
Whether it’s bringing the finishing touches to a home or incorporating the most durable features and fit-outs for complex aged care facilities we pride ourselves on the interior design solutions that make all the difference to the projects we undertake.
Our passion is for achieving the best possible outcomes for everyone we work with.
Affiliations
McNally Architect Team
James McNally
Director
BArch, AIA NSW 6744
James is the founder and principal of McNally Architects. Established in 2001, McNally Architects is an award-winning studio working across the seniors living and aged care sector, multi-unit residential, commercial, educational, luxury residential and government sectors.
James brings over 30 years’ architectural experience along with his refined skill for innovative, creative and harmonious building design. As team-lead of the architectural design and planning teams, James is adept at working across a variety of project scales from master-planned developments to private homes. With an open and collaborative communication style and a hand-on approach, James manages his teams during every project stage to ensure that client milestones are met, and their expectations exceeded.
James has been a member of the UDIA Seniors Living Policy Committee, and his projects have won building and design awards from the UDIA, Property Council of Australia, the Leading Age Services Association and various local councils.
Dariane Tenorio
Project Management, University of Sydney
Diploma in Productivity and Technology in Construction,
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Architecture and Urbanism, Universidade Izabela Hendrix
(equivalent to a M. Arch in Australia)
Dariane brings over 20 years of diverse experience in medium to large, complex projects spanning sectors like Multi-unit residential, Mixed Used, Commercial, Age care, Health, Education, Hotels, Industrial, Urban design, and Master planning. Her team-oriented, client-focused approach emphasizes innovation, productivity, creative solutions.
Throughout her career, she has worked and lead multicultural professionals throughout the project life cycle including feasibility studies, concept design, construction documentation, consultants’ coordination, site inspections, contracts, client acquisition, the creation and implementation of new company processes, project and ISO 9001 management. Driven by professionalism, she is committed to the client satisfaction, project and design excellence, cultural and environmental concerns, and human well-being.
William Gallen
Architecture Intern | USYD
Will is one of our young guns in the 3D/BIM modelling space. He has great initiative in making designs ‘tighter’ in detail through 3D model assessment and has an indepth knowledge of all things in the CAD/BIM world.
Will is in his final years of Master Architectural degree at Sydney University and achieves high distinctions for his hard work. He has a great passion for architecture and adds great value in ideas and conversations within the office and on projects that bring a fresh perspective to our outcomes that are of direct benefit to our clients projects.
Marian diaz
Architectural Designer
M, Des, Torrens University of Australia
B. Arch, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. Bogota, Colombia
Marian is an experienced architectural designer with a demonstrated history of work experience in the architecture and planning industry. Her experience covers Seniors Living, Educational, small and medium density, high end residential and numerous other projects such as co-living and childcare centres.
Her innovative design abilities and commitment to client service have enabled her to work on various design requirements and projects. Marian is a valuable member of the McNally team due to her passion for great design and collaborative approach.
Marian is responsible for creating and maintaining detailed documentation of architectural projects. This is achieved by collaborating closely with our clients, architects, engineers, and other consultants to accurately capture and document the design and construction of a building. Marion is often seen on site visits to ensure the documentation accurately reflects the completed structure.
Liam Stack
Architecture Intern | USYD
Liam is working through his Architectural degree at Sydney University and is acheiving great results in his work.
He brings to our team a clear and logical approach to design and outcomes that show he has an inherent understanding of how solutions can be achieved through good design.
Liam has a a very solid understanding of our CAD/BIM software and brings his skill in this space to all within the office and is a solid and reliable team member on all projects he is involved in and has a hunger to learn and push ideas and approaches to achive the best solutions.
I+D Studio Team
Caroline McNally
Senior Interior Designer | Director I+D Studio
Dip Design, Dip Colour& Design, DIA NSW
Caroline brings over 20 years interior design and project management experience including brand new builds and refurbishment projects across the breadth of the education sector from early education environments to primary, secondary, and tertiary learning spaces.
Caroline’s breadth of experience and her personal interest in contemporary educational design gives her a diverse creative outlook and informs her approach of creating productive and empowering learning spaces.
Caroline is involved in all aspects of project work. She takes a thoughtful approach when interpreting the brief and manages a team of project-specific interior consultants over the entire design process from initial concept design, design development, documentation, procurement, construction, and final delivery.
Caroline’s eye for detail and her collaborative client-focused approach makes her a valuable member of every project team. She ensures that each educational design project is individually crafted to deliver unique, creative solutions and a seamless result every time.
Jason houliston
Interior Designer
M.Sc Architecture, SNU
B.Arch (UCT)
Jason is an imaginative interior architect with experience in residential, commercial, and hospitality design both locally and abroad. His holistic design approach is a mainstay in his involvement in diverse project typologies ranging from high-end residential projects in Sydney to tranquil resorts overseas.
Jason’s natural creativity and curiosity, coupled with his formal education and experience in architecture and interior design, ensures that each project is an opportunity to discover and deliver a unique and fitting design solution appropriate to the client and site.
Jason takes great pleasure in the design process of projects. His commitment to understanding the client and project parameters ensures that all stages of the journey add a positive layer of discovery and detail to the final design.