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f a ce Time
ARAN MCCARTHY
DOG OR CAT?
The newly named president at FCA in Philadelphia
refl ects on his career, industry changes he's seen
and those he still hopes to see, and where he heads to
unwind.-Anne DiNardo
WHAT DREW YOU TO A CAREER
IN HEALTHCARE DESIGN?
In my early career, I worked as an architect in the
historic restoration field, and being located in Philadelphia,
that was an exciting field. However, I wanted a
career where I could create spaces to influence the way
people experience the present and make a difference
for people in need. And now many years later, as a
result of the pandemic, creating stress-relieving spaces
for caregivers has delivered a new sense of meaning
for me, my firm, and my career.
AN UNEXPECTED ITEM
ON YOUR DESK
A ticket from a Zoltar machine I played many
years ago. Zoltar's quote says, " Although you
may look for riches, realize that wealth consists
not in having great possessions but in having
few wants. When riches come, do not forget that
a man's true wealth is the good he does in the
world. " I've always loved that quote.
Dog. I grew up with them
and I have the sweetest
golden Cockapoo, Cody,
who is my best buddy.
COFFEE OR TEA?
Coffee. A single cup
in the morning from a
convenience store to start
the day. My homebrew is
never as good.
FAVOR I T E VACATION SPOT
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST HEALTHCARE
DESIGN PROJECT?
Designing an endoscopy suite for Einstein Medical Center
in Philadelphia. I learned a lot about what patients
experience during this intrusive procedure and
the care that goes into scope storage and sterilization. It
seemed very complex at the time. I then went on to add
a neurosurgical microscope to an operating room for a
brain surgeon-then I understood complexity.
Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland. It's just
magical and unspoilt. It has a modern bridge now
linking it to the mainland, but you can walk the
beaches for days and never see another person.
HIDDEN TALENT
People tell me I have a
high emotional intelligence
quotient. I can read
people, their motives, and
a room very quickly. It
helps being married to a
counseling psychologist.
WHAT'S A NEW HABIT OR
HOBBY YOU'VE PICKED UP
DURING THE PANDEMIC?
Spending more time on social media such as
FAVORITE COLOR
Green, of course
(I'm Irish)!
WHAT'S THE BIGGEST CHANGE
YOU'VE SEEN IN THE INDUSTRY
DURING YOUR CAREER?
The advancement of technology and its use in healthcare,
from electronic medical records to advanced
imaging and robotics. The way we diagnose and treat
cancers is one field that's changed so much. It's amazing
to watch and be part of the transition from cutting,
burning, and poisoning to immunotherapies and the
healing experiences of infusion therapies.
LinkedIn or Facebook. Before the pandemic, it
was hard to have the time or interest there. A new
hobby is jigsaw puzzles, up to 1,000 pieces.
FAVORITE BOOK
" Tribe of Mentors " by
OUTSIDE THE OFFICE, WE'LL
LIKELY FIND YOU ...
Metal detecting or hunting for the perfect specimen
of green sea glass on a beach.
THREE RECENT HEALTHCARE DESIGN
PROJECTS AND YOUR ROLE
1
Hackensack Meridian Health, Bayshore emergency
department pavilion, Holmdel, N.J., principal-in-charge, and I
assumed the project management role during construction.
2
3
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Hackensack Meridian Health, Old Bridge Medical Center
emergency department, Old Bridge, N.J., principal-incharge,
and again, I assumed the project manager role during
construction.
Atlantic Health System, Morristown Medical Center,
vertical expansion of the Gagnon Pavilion, Morristown, N.J.,
principal-in-charge.
FAVORITE BAND/
MUSICAL ARTIST
Band: U2; musical artist:
Yiruma. I also grew up
with a strong appreciation
for classical music from
my father who had 35,000
classical LPs.
Timothy Ferriss. It's full
of great quotes and
experiences from wellknown
people.
GUILTY PLEASURE
Buying house plants. I
can't get enough of them-
my house is a jungle.
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