McQuillan Joins HDR as Health Principal, Strategic Pursuits 

Chris McQuillan has joined HDR as health principal, strategic pursuits, based in the Toronto architecture studio. In this position, McQuillan will employ his nearly 30 years of industry experience to help strengthen HDR's large-scale healthcare project acquisition across Canada. McQuillan will work with the team to continue HDR's reputation for design excellence, development, and construction through close industry partnerships. 

"Working in healthcare design, every project is an opportunity to harness innovation and proven concepts to make the challenges of healing easier and more accessible for patients, loved ones and caregivers," McQuillan said. "HDR has so much to share, with great people and recognition across Canada and around the world. I am excited to collaborate with this group, learn and apply my vision for the power of great design."

Before joining HDR, McQuillan was a principal at B+H Architects in Toronto, where he was the healthcare and science practice leader. He earned his bachelor's degree in architecture at the University of Toronto. 

"With nearly 30 years of experience, Chris brings deep expertise in alternative delivery of complex healthcare projects," said Hank Adams, AIA, FACHA, HDR global director of health. "I am excited to work with him and the Canada healthcare leadership team to continue the growth of our practice in Canada, delivering innovative design across the country."