May Chow
Principal
OAA, LEED AP
Location
Toronto
Sector
Healthcare
Design is a process of collaboration and communication of a solution that meets a specific need, improving functionality, and provides positive physical, psychological and social impact to the individual, community and the environment.
Biography
May is an expert in sustainable and healthcare design, with a proven track record of delivering functional and inspiring environments for patients, families, and staff. With decades of experience, May has honed her skills in developing solutions for even the most stringent programmatic requirements. From modest clinical departments to large-scale hospitals with over 600 beds, May has demonstrated her expertise in all aspects of design, including planning, programming, and construction documentation.
May’s experience extends to Public-Private Partnership (P3) / Design-Build-Finance-Maintain (DBFM) projects, where she has been extensively involved during the pursuit phase as well as post-award. May strongly believes in the power of collaboration amongst clients and key stakeholders in achieving healthy environments and successful healthcare projects. Her approach to design is centred on open communication and collaboration, which has resulted in positive outcomes for her client’s time and time again.
Awards & recognition
2021 Earth Award – Healthcare Facility, BOMA Canada | Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
2021 P3 Awards, Project Development Silver Award | Corner Brook Acute Care Hospital, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
2021 P3 Awards, Best Social Infrastructure Project (submitted by Plenary) | Corner Brook Acute Care Hospital, St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada
2016 Gold Award – Infrastructure, National Awards for Innovation & Excellence in Public-Private Partnerships, Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships | Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
2016 Hardsurface Awards Winning Projects (JV Adamson Associates) | Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital
2016 The Canadian Council for Public Private Partnerships (CCPPP) National Awards, Gold Award for Infrastructure (JV Adamson Associates) | Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (JV Adamson Associates)
2016 Build, Most Innovative Mental Healthcare Facilities Design Firm – Canada & Best Canadian Mental Healthcare Project, (JV aTRR) | Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care
2015 Behavioral Healthcare, Specialty Hospital/Medical Center, Award of Merit, (JV aTRR) | Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care
2015 London & District Construction Association – Project Excellence Award, (JV aTRR) | Southwest Centre for Forensic Mental Health Care
2014 International Mental Health Design Award, International Academy for Design and Health, (JV aTRR) | Southwest Regional Forensic Mental Health Centre
2013 Institutional Building Achievement Award, Don Smith Commercial Building Awards, (JV aTRR) | Southwest Regional Forensic Mental Health Centre
2008 Citation of Merit, Brampton Urban Design Awards | William Osler Health Centre
