Khai L. Chan

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Interior Designer @ Diva Works
Kensington, VIC, AU
Khai L. Chan's Location
Kensington, Victoria, Australia, Australia
About Khai L. Chan

In my current role as a Interior Designer at Diva Works, I have successfully led various design projects, including the High Forest Discovery Centre and Riverlands Property Showroom. My responsibilities included liaising with clients, project managers, and builders to ensure that designs met client briefs and were delivered on time and within budget. I also ensured that all designs adhered to relevant regulations, such as the DDA and NCA, while integrating User-Centred Designs. My ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and my strong organizational skills have been key to my success in this role.Previously, as a Senior Architect and Interior Designer at SJB Interiors, I led the design and delivery of high-quality architectural outcomes for projects like the Calibre Standalone Store and the Emporium in Melbourne. I was responsible for coordinating with stakeholders to manage expectations and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle. My work at SJB Interiors honed my skills in delivering integrated solutions across multiple design principles and maintaining exceptional documentation at all project stages.As the Director of KC Designs in Melbourne, I established a successful multidisciplinary design firm where I provided high-level architectural and design services from concept to construction. I managed stakeholder relationships, directed architectural drawings to comply with Australian Standards, and incorporated sustainable design solutions.I have a Master's in Architecture from RMIT University and over 12 years of experience in both architecture and interior design across various sectors. I am proficient in industry-standard software, including Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape and Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), and possess strong skills in producing detailed drawings and 3D visuals. My experience with commercial interiors, retail, hospitality, and residential projects has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of design principles and a keen eye for detail.

Khai L. Chan's Current Company Details
Diva Works

Diva Works

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Interior Designer
Kensington, VIC, AU
Website:
divaworks.com.au
Employees:
11
Khai L. Chan Work Experience Details
  • Diva Works
    Interior Designer
    Diva Works
    Kensington, Vic, Au
  • Kc Designs
    Registered Architect & Interior Designer
    Kc Designs Sep 2019 - Present
    Melbourne Area, Australia
    Responsibilities:- Established a successful, multidisciplinary design firm- Provide high-level architectural and design services from concept to construction, including design advice, review, feasibility, conception and resolution, detailing, documentation and site attendance to drive high-quality project outcomes on time, to budget and within scope- Review and direct architectural and design drawings for compliance with Australian Standards and National Construction Code (NCC)- Provide direction on ways to improve design concepts that incorporate environmental sustainability factors- Lead & direct business development opportunities including RFQs, RFIs and associated documentation- Drive stakeholder management for win-win outcomes while ensuring high-quality design outcomes- Lead project budgets and financials- Liaise, lead & direct teams across multidisciplinary areas that include council planning & approvals, contractors, urban designers, landscape architects and project personnel- Create diagrams, sketches, 2D and 3D rendering visuals of architectural and interior designs- Developed, led and maintained an online sales platform to drive sales for artwork products and design servicesProjects:Shearwater Cres House RenovationMaribyrnong, VIC ($300 k. - Construction)Kellett Street House RenovationNorthcote, VIC ($150 k. - Currrently in Building Permit Stage)Albermarle Heritage Apartment Renovation including Landscape DesignKensington, VIC ($120 k. - Currently in Stage 2 Design Process)Windsor Apartment RenovationWindsor, VIC ($85 k. - Built)Tongue Street House RenovationYarraville, VIC ($100 k. - Unbuilt)Hotpot Restaurant & Dry Good StoreBlackburn, VIC ($300 k. - Currently in Building Permit Stage)Walking with Dinosaurs:The Arena Spectacular Tour Worldwide ($20 mil. - Built)Bartlem HouseLammermoor, QLD ($1 mil. - Unbuilt)The Dental StudioWilliamstown, VIC ($20 k. - Built)
  • Diva Works
    Interior Designer
    Diva Works May 2023 - Present
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    Responsibilities:- Continual liaison with client, project manager, builder, and external designer/3D visualiser regarding project brief, design feedback and design solutions- Identifying client brief while extracting project details and budgets from client- Working across various design projects simultaneously- Set timelines and meetings with client to ensure project is on track and budget- Ensure design and documentation adheres to DDA, NCA, ResCode and other relevant regulations while also ensuring User Centred Designs are carefully integrated within concept and delivery- Identifying and prioritising work package scheduling to ensure all competing projects are documented and delivered on time, within scope and budgetProjects:High Forest Discovery CentreWest Pennant Hills, NSW ($940 k. - Built)Riverlands Property ShowroomMilperra, NSW ($416 k. - Built)Wildflower Property ShowroomPiara Water, WA ($290 k. - Built)Highlands Property ShowroomCraigieburn, VIC ($118 k. - Construction)Somerford Property ShowroomClyde North, VIC ($168 k. - Built)
  • Sjb Interiors, Inc.
    Senior Interior Designer And Architect
    Sjb Interiors, Inc. Dec 2021 - May 2023
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    Responsibilities- Leading, designing and delivering high quality architectural outcomes while maintaining exceptional documentation of all stages of projects, across multiple design principles and works that are centred on delivering integrated solutions- Identifying and prioritising work package scheduling to ensure all competing projects are documented and delivered on time, within scope and budget- Proactively engage coordinate with stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure risks are appropriately identified and mitigated throughout project lifecycle- Ensure design and documentation adheres to DDA, NCA, ResCode and other relevant regulations while also ensuring User Centred Designs are carefully integrated within concept and delivery- Oversee selection of building materials and integrated design principles that will deliver the design intent and seamless transition from design to reality across all fitoutsProjectsCalibre David Jones Concession Bourke St, Melbourne (Built)Chadstone, Melbourne (Built)Rundle Mall, Adelaide (Built)Hay St, Perth (Built)Queens Plaza, Brisbane (Planning)Calibre Standalone StoreHighpoint (Built)Doncaster (Planning)Emporium (Built)Res. Single Dwelling RenovationGeminder Residence, Kooyong (Design)Gandel Residence, Toorak (Design)
  • Bar Studio
    Area Leader And Interior Designer
    Bar Studio Sep 2021 - Dec 2021
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    Responsibilities- Implement design from Design Leader and Director from concept to completion- Assemble and prepare supported documents for presentation- Incorporate stakeholders’ drawings into design- Attend design meetings and implement outcomes into documentation- Visualise design concept with 3D modelling- Manage on-going drawing requests and alterationProjectsArrival Hall & Room Variations Waldorf Astoria Hotel Sydney, NSW (Unknown - Currently in DesignDevelopment Stage)
  • Third Street
    Registered Architect & Interior Designer
    Third Street Feb 2020 - Sep 2021
    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    Responsibility:- Design and document drawings from Concept Design to Construction Documentation- Coordinate with stakeholders (consultants, contractors, lessor, lessee) of projects- Review construction and shop drawings from stakeholders- Liaise with councils and relevant consultants- Site inspection, issuance of defect reports, managing contractors for defect rectification works- Manage on-going retail and operational maintenance requests and actions- Styling, furniture sourcing and quoting- Project management and VM processingProjects:Elma RestaurantPort Melbourne, VIC ($2 mil. - Built)Sol & Luna RestaurantPort Melbourne, VIC ($1 mil. - Built)Vybe Fitness CentrePort Melbourne, VIC ($1 mil. - Built)PM Children Play CentrePort Melbourne, VIC ($350 k. - Built)
  • Retail Joinery Australasia
    Technical Design Coordinator
    Retail Joinery Australasia May 2019 - Nov 2019
    6 Daking St, North Parramatta, Nsw 2151, Australi
    Responsibility:- Provide technical knowledge to the construction and design team- Site survey- Onsite Setout of Projects with the foreman and project manager- Review design drawings- Provide on-site design support to resolve design issues- Produce the CNC Machining drawings through Microvellum Modelling ProgramProjects:La Prairie OutpostChadstone, VIC ($100 k. - Built)Jaeger-LeCoultre BoutiqueSydney, NSW ($1.5 mil. - Built)IWC BoutiqueSydney, NSW ($1.5 mil. - Built)Panerai BoutiqueSydney, NSW ($1.5 mil. - Built)
  • Kennedy Luxury Group
    Design Coordinator
    Kennedy Luxury Group Aug 2017 - May 2019
    Level 10, 171 Collins Street, Melbourne, Vic 3000, Australia
    Responsibility:- Set-up design documentations, filing systems, standards for the new Design and Project Department- Design and document drawings from Concept Design to Construction Documentation- Coordinate with stakeholders (consultants, contractors, lessor, lessee) of projects- Review construction and shop drawings from stakeholders- Liaise with councils and relevant consultants- Site inspection, issuance of defect reports, managing contractors for defect rectification works- Manage on-going store maintenance requests and actionsProjects:Kennedy BoutiqueThe Star Casino, Sydney, NSW ($1.25 mil. - Built)Giuseppe Zanotti Boutique Westfield Sydney, NSW ($121 k. - Built)Loewe BoutiqueWestfield Sydney, NSW ($2.3 mil. - Built)Kennedy BoutiqueChadstone, VIC ($3 mil. - Built)
  • Kavellaris Urban Design
    Graduate Architect
    Kavellaris Urban Design Jun 2016 - Aug 2017
    1/76-78 Balmain St, Cremorne, Vic 3121, Australia.
    Responsibility:- Documenting projects ranging from Town Planning to Tender Packages- Coordinate drawings and documentations with consultants- Attending construction site meeting with stakeholders (builders, client, and engineers)- Attending VCAT meeting- Reviewing and commenting on consultant’s drawings and reportsProjects:520 Office Tower Fitout (2 Units)Collins Street, VIC ($2.2 mil. Unbuilt)The Mills Apartments (39 Units)Newport, VIC ($12.4 mil. Built)Cameron Street Townhouses (3 Units)Richmond, VIC ($1.8 mil. Unbuilt)Chomley Street Townhouses (9 Units)Prahran, VIC ($8.4 mil. Unbuilt)Serpells Road Apartments (30 Units)Templestowe, VIC ($12.8 mil. Unbuilt)South Road Apartments (9 Units)Hampton East, VIC - $ 2.1 mil.Carronshore Close Apartments (6 Units)Balwyn, VIC - $2.9 mil.
  • Kyriacou Architects
    Graduate Architect
    Kyriacou Architects May 2014 - Jun 2016
    3/351 Elizabeth St, Melbourne, Vic 3000, Australia
    Responsibility:- Overall project managing and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders- Documenting projects ranging from Design Development up to Statutory, Construction andContract Administration Stages- Assisting in Concept Design study with modeling and rendering models in various 3Dsoftware.Projects:VIP Check-In Lounge Fitout (1 Unit)Venetian Casino, Macau ($440,000 Built)Information Kiosks Fitout (2 Units) Venetian Casino, Macau ($200,000 Built)Zi Yat Heen Restaurant Fitout (1 Unit) Four Seasons Hotel, Macau ($440,00 Unbuilt)Lift Lobbies Refurbishment (7 Units) Four Seasons Hotel, Macau ($850,000 - Built)Southland Train Station (1 Unit) Cheltenham, VIC ($21mil. - Built)Train Station DDA Facilities Upgrade (4 Units) (Mordialloc, Cheltenham, Bentleigh, Carrum), VIC - ($2 mil. Built)Zeally One Apartments (14 Units) Torquay, VIC - ($9.2mil. Unbuilt)
  • Hardy Brothers Jewellers
    Watch Manager
    Hardy Brothers Jewellers Dec 2012 - Mar 2015
    338 Collins Street, Vic 3000, Australia
    Responsibility: - Merchandising and developing sales of luxurious jewellers and watches to the full values- Constant input of knowledge regarding new products information in order to provide the best possible assistance to customer- Constant challenge and boost on social skill in serving different customers and provide recommendations on products based on knowledge in a professional manner- Monitoring visual display quality of stock and the maintenance of stock integrity- Managing customer enquiries via phone and emails regarding products before and after sales to maintain on-going relationships and satisfying results from customers
  • Mos Architects
    Graduate Architect
    Mos Architects Feb 2012 - Jun 2012
    3 York Place, Carlton, Vic 3053, Australia
    Responsibilities:- Site survey and analyzing preliminary design for town planning application- Preparing drawing packages for (Town Planning, Master Planning, Schematic Design) forcouncil’s submission- 3D designing, modeling and rendering- Preparing Development Area Summary- Amending drawings for resubmission- Preparing Res-Code Report and contract documentationProjects:Lerderderg Gorge Mansion (1 Unit) Bacchus Marsh, VIC ($10 mil. Unbuilt)Nicholson Street Apartments (93 Units) Fitzroy North, VIC ($44.1 mil. Unbuilt)Vine Street Townhouses (2 Units) Moonee Ponds, VIC ($1 mil. Unbuilt)Tramway Parade Townhouses (2 Units) Beaumaris, VIC ($2 mil. Unbuilt)Liverpool Street House (1 Unit) Fitzroy North, VIC ($1 mil. Unbuilt)Nicholson Street Townhouses (2 Units) Carlton North, VIC ($600,000 Unbuilt)
  • Billard Leece Partnership Pty Ltd
    Architectural Assistant
    Billard Leece Partnership Pty Ltd Nov 2009 - Jan 2011
    7/172 Flinders Street Melbourne Vic 3000
    Responsibility:- Construction site inspection and issuance of defect reports- Mark-up construction drawings- 3D designing, modeling, documenting contracts- Provision of secretarial support and general admin tasksProject:2010 Venice Biennale Pavilion (1 Unit) Venice, Italy (Unbuilt)The Royal Children’s Hospital (1 Unit) Parkville, VIC ($955 mil. Built)Clinical Teaching Building (1 Unit) LaTrobe University, VIC ($11 mil. Built)Health Science Building (1 Unit) LaTrobe University, VIC ($9 mil. - Built)
  • Rmit Universiry
    Research Assistant
    Rmit Universiry Jan 2010 - Jun 2010
    Rmit University, Melbourne
    Responsibility:- Assisting Professor Gretchen Wilkins, senior lecturer of Architecture & Planning Department, in architectural and urban-planning based research projects- Designing, producing and packaging layouts and covers for architecture and urbanism related online bookletsProject:- Publication of the 2009 World Architecture Workshop (WAW), titled “Post Waterfront City” (http://issuu.com/RMITArchitecture/docs/pwld-final-issuu/1)- “Passport Projects”, an international drawing project that collects a series of drawings produced by architects and artists from 23 cities around the world, is successfully launched at June 2010 and is due to be completed by March 2012.(http://passport-projects.com/passportprojects.html)

Khai L. Chan Education Details

  • Rmit University
    Rmit University
    Disctinction
  • Taylor'S University College
    Taylor'S University College
    Distinction
  • Ibrahim Secondary School
    Ibrahim Secondary School
    Higher Disctinction With 10As

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Khai L. Chan works for Diva Works

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Khai L. Chan's current role is Interior Designer.

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Khai L. Chan attended Rmit University, Rmit University, Taylor's University College, Ibrahim Secondary School.

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Khai L. Chan's colleagues are Caterina Ceniti, Nicole Sorensen, Trina Dowling, Sue Buckle.

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