MICHAEL MINDLIN resume

MICHAEL MINDLIN
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With a background in design, management and business development, Michael brings a wealth of experience
and a unique perspective to the profession. This diversity of experience has given him the ability to create a
culture of innovation and a highly successful practice for several international companies including Suttle
Mindlin and HOK. Team building, collaboration, and innovative management practices are all part of his
approach to motivating large groups of people to strive for excellence and innovate in all areas of business. His
expertise and broad‐based knowledge allows him to understand and translate each client’s needs into precise
deliverables, as well as oversee all aspects of design and project management. Michael is instrumental in the
creation of a strategy and design solution for each client. He actively participates throughout the design and
technical phases to insure our work is continually focused on the client’s needs.
At Jacobs, Michael is the Midwest Discipline Director for Architecture and is part of the national leadership
responsible for building an innovative, integrated and high performance international architectural practice. In
this role, Michael is helping to define and inculcate a culture of striving, design and technical excellence. He is
also responsible for project delivery, design and business development. At Suttle Mindlin, Michael’s
responsibilities encompassed the creation of the firm’s unique business strategy and its implementation;
financial organization; business development strategy and marketing; client relationships; as well as planning
and design. The business was organized around core competencies that clearly differentiated the practice and
allowed the firm to work collaboratively with other project professionals. The firm was unique in its approach
to serving its clientele… acting at times like an ad agency helping its clients communicate with customers,
markets, or employees. The firm positioned itself at the cross‐roads of dramatic changes in our culture that
affect business, development, wellness, hospitality, and need to create sustainable, authentic communities. In
fact, the creation of culture was one of the firm’s most important services… and remains a core competency.
Highlights of Professional Experience
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Jacobs 2009 to Present Education
Principal Carnegie Mellon University
Midwest Discipline Director for Architecture 1977 Professional Bachelor of Architecture
The Suttle Mindlin studio moved to Jacobs to
provide its clients with a wider range of expertise Partial List of Recent Awards
and local representation that comes with 160 2009 ULI Top Ten Entertainment & Retail Projects
global offices and the resources of one of the 2008 AIA Distinguished Award
world's largest A&E firms. 2007 ICSC International Innovative Design Award
2007 ICSC European Design Award
Suttle Mindlin 1995 to 2009 2006 ICSC International Design Award
Founding Principal 2006 ICSC European Design Award
International, award winning, full service 2006 MIPIM International Design Award
architectural practice specializing in a "strategic" 1996 AIA Design Award
approach to planning and design with
acknowledged expertise in urban revitalization,
Partial List of Recent Publications
mixed use, retail, hospitality, real estate
ULI Handbook on Mixed Used Development
development, interiors, corporate strategies and
ULI Handbook on Place Making
master planning.
ULI Handbook on Retail Development
ULI Magazine
HOK 1986 to 1995
ICSC Winning Shopping Center Designs
Manager of Retail Group
Interior Spaces of the USA, Volume 2
Responsible for building a commercial and retail
Interior Spaces of the USA, Volume 3
practice for HOK at their headquarters office in
Interior Spaces of the USA, Volume 4
St. Louis and responsible for all aspects of design,
Interior Spaces of the USA, Volume 5
branding, management and business
Shopping Center Today
development.
Shopping Center World
Hinge
RPA 1981 to 1984
Lamasat
Director of Design
Malls and Department Stores
Responsible for building an international,
People & Business
architectural practice specializing in shopping
Shopping Center Today
centers projects for the (then) largest store
Shopping Center World
planning and design practice in America.
Tasarim
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Dolce Vita Porto
2009 ULI Top Ten Entertainment & Retail Projects
2008 AIA Distinguished Award
2007 ICSC International Innovative Design & Development Award
2007 ICSC European Design Award

Antas Lifestyle Condominiums
2009 ULI Top Ten Entertainment & Retail Projects
2008 AIA Distinguished Award
2007 ICSC International Innovative Design & Development Award
2007 ICSC European Design Award

Dolce Vita Coimbra
2006 ICSC International Innovative Design & Development Award
2006 ICSC European Design Award
2006 MIPIM International Design Award
HealthCare Village

Renaissance Place
2005 ULI Handbook on Mixed Use Development
2003 ULI Handbook on Town Center Development
2002 ULI Handbook on Place Making: Developing Town Centers, Main Streets and Urban Villages

Plaza Frontenac Repositioning & Renovation
“On the cutting edge of design.”
“$150 increase of in‐line sales in first year since the renovation.”

DMB&B Corporate Headquarters Repositioning & Renovation
1996 AIA Design Award
“ We are now passionate about this place.”
“The first time an agency was designed around how people actually work.”