Jonathan Bown
Project Manager
Jonathan Bown is a project manager with over a decade of experience in the design and build industry. He trained and practiced as an architect, contributing to new construction and redevelopment work across the UK and US. Jonathan’s experience includes a variety of project types and sizes, from masterplans and urban extensions to interiors. In a previous role, he reviewed large-scale hospitality projects at each stage of the design/build process.
Jonathan’s involvement in multiple historic preservation projects has given him a strong understanding of the complexities and constraints involved in restoring and redeveloping existing buildings. He enjoys working as part of a team and takes pride in engaging all relevant stakeholders. His pragmatic approach helps ensure each project can be effectively delivered to clients and end users.
Recent Work
DMA Projects
OFFICE
1225 Old Town - Lobby & Amenity Space Renovation, Chicago, IL
OneEleven - Lobby & Clubroom Renovation, Chicago, IL
MIXED USE
The Varsity, Evanston, IL
Casino/entertainment
Bally's Chicago, Chicago, IL
REtail
Miracle Mile Shops, Las Vegas, NV
Notable Past Projects*
HOSPITALITY
Hyatt Hotels, North/South America
Atlantic View Lodges, Widemouth Bay, UK
MULTIFaMILY RESIDENTIAL
Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco, CA
Transit-oriented micro-units, Oakland, CA
OFFICE
Jaguar Land Rover HQ, Coventry, UK
Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, UK
Education and Historic Preservation
University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
Pembroke and Merton Colleges, Oxford, UK
The Academy Selsey School, West Sussex, UK
HOW2 The Eden Project, Cornwall, UK
Education/Certifications
- Chartered Member - Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
- Licensed - Architects Registration Board (ARB), UK
- Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Practice - University of Bath
- Master of Architecture - Oxford Brookes University
- Bachelor of Arts in Architecture - University of Plymouth
Additional Experience
- Hyatt Hotels - design manager
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Architectural firms - architect/job captain
*Projects completed while at previous companies