Eric Chou Email & Phone Number

Oakland, California, Us

South San Francisco, California, Us

Directed feasibility and concept design studies for office and amenity (meeting/training, dining, wellness, childcare, retail) workplace projects (1,000 - 250,000 sf). Established user requirements and project scope. Oversaw initial budget and cost estimating efforts, and developed implementation strategies for long-range capital plan. Storyboarded, constructed and gave presentations for senior executive review and approvals. Orchestrated change management processes and activities. Directed workplace utilization, observation and research studies.Developed design guidelines for internal and external architectural, planning, and engineering consultants. Benchmarked industry and regional peers, and established business cases for potential campus projects. Developed 1, 5 and 10-year Facility Programs and Master Plans.Established, piloted, refined and administered programs and facility concepts in partnership with HR, IT and EHS to reinforce and enhance Genentech as an engaging, forward-looking, and community-minded workplace.Key member of corporate Sustainability Council to facilitate cross-departmental communications and knowledge transfer to support corporate sustainability goals to reduce water and energy consumption, increase waste diversion, and enhance employee well-being.Prepared and issued workplace design, planning and research RFP's. Evaluated proposals and endorsed candidates for senior executive approvals. Negotiated fees, tracked billings, and approved/rejected invoices for completion of work.Co-managed corporate Art Program and annual budget to expand permanent Genentech art collection, conduct special exhibits and develop employee communications strategies.

New York, New York, Us

Design lead on over 20 commercial mixed-use, hospitality/hotel and research facilities. Directed and mentored teams of 6-10 architects and designers. Coordinated, liaised with, and prepared/gave presentations to consultant and client groups. Concept Design through C.D. development of complex-program, large scale 500,000 - 3,000,000 sq ft projects throughout U.S. west coast and Pacific Rim/China.Significant Projects included Huawei Shanghai Research & Development Campus, Hutchison Whampoa Century Avenue Competition and Master Plan, Harvard University Northwest Science Building, U.S. Embassy in Beijing Consulate Building and Staff Residences, Beijing Finance Street Conference Center and Winter Garden, and Embarcadero Center Entry Refresh.

Executive Education

Master Of Architecture - March, Architecture

B.A., Art History