D. Mark McDonnell
, AIA, CSI![](https://pcparch.com/media/pages/firm/d-mark-mcdonnell/5b580b1a3f-1711376525/mark-mcdonnell-3-2-320x-q80.jpg 320w, https://pcparch.com/media/pages/firm/d-mark-mcdonnell/5b580b1a3f-1711376525/mark-mcdonnell-3-2-640x-q80.jpg 640w, https://pcparch.com/media/pages/firm/d-mark-mcdonnell/5b580b1a3f-1711376525/mark-mcdonnell-3-2-960x-q80.jpg 960w, https://pcparch.com/media/pages/firm/d-mark-mcdonnell/5b580b1a3f-1711376525/mark-mcdonnell-3-2-1280x-q80.jpg 1280w, https://pcparch.com/media/pages/firm/d-mark-mcdonnell/5b580b1a3f-1711376525/mark-mcdonnell-3-2-1800x-q80.jpg 1800w)
"As between clear blue and cloud,
Between haystack and sunset sky,
Between oak tree and slated roof,
I had my existence. I was there.
Me in place and the place in me."
—Seamus Heaney
Mark McDonnell joined Pelli Clarke & Partners in 1996. His work on institutional and commercial projects is focused on technical design, project management, and specifications. Mark’s recent projects includes the South Station multi-phase air rights development in Boston, ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Yale-NUS College in Singapore, the Yale Science Building in New Haven, and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Carnegie Mellon University.
Favorite Building: Säynätsalo Town Hall by Alvar Aalto.