Randy Totel
@randytotel
I am an experienced architect specializing in large-scale hospitality, residential, and mixed-use design.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a highly accomplished architect with over thirty-five years of experience across all phases of design and construction, from concept planning through contract administration. My portfolio includes international large-scale hospitality, residential, mixed-use, spa, and clubhouse projects.
I have directed multi-disciplinary teams and led projects from concept through construction documentation and administration, serving as Project Director and regional business development lead in Asia. I co-founded and scaled a boutique planning and design practice to a 40-person firm and have a strong record of managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships to deliver cohesive design outcomes.
I bridge design excellence with technical requirements and am skilled in documentation, consultant coordination, and on-site construction review. I work with BIM/Revit workflows and tools such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Blender, Bluebeam, and Photoshop, and I am a registered architect with proficiency in Mandarin Chinese.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Director
Henriksen Design Associates
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 9 months)
Directed luxury residential and hospitality interior design projects, aligning creative vision with client expectations and operational goals. Led design teams and consultants to produce complete construction documentation while managing schedules, budgets, and client communication for on-time, cost-controlled delivery.
Project Director & Business Development Manager
Archavision International
Jan 2012 - Jan 2018 (6 years)
Directed development of complete design packages for large-scale residential, hospitality, and entertainment projects and conducted on-site construction reviews to ensure design intent and quality. Served as regional business development lead, pursuing project leads and managing high-profile client relationships.
Founding Principal
Kurt Xu & Associates
Jan 2004 - Jan 2012 (8 years)
Co-founded and scaled a boutique planning and design practice to a 40-person firm with two offices, leading master planning, concept design, and design development for high-end residential and resort projects. Managed multi-disciplinary teams and coordinated with local institutes to deliver regulatory-compliant construction documentation.
WGProject/Design Manager
Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo
Jan 1988 - Jan 2003 (15 years)
Held leadership roles across international offices, establishing firmwide standards for design coordination, project administration, and workflow management while directing development of complete design and construction drawing packages. Managed consultant coordination to balance technical requirements with design integrity across hospitality and entertainment projects.
Project Coordinator
Langdon Wilson International
Jan 1988 - Present (37 years 9 months)
Coordinated consultant teams to ensure complete and accurate drawing production for commercial and cultural projects and established the firm’s design technology department to modernize workflows and office standards. Managed production of full drawing sets and improved office delivery processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UUUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture
Earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1986, focusing on architectural design and construction documentation.
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