Team

FOUNDER &
SENIOR ADVISOR

RICK MCBRIDE

45+ YEARS

experience in Construction, Architecture, and Interior Design

45+
YEARS
experience in Construction, Architecture, and Interior Design

20+ YEARS

experience living in Indonesia

20+
YEARS
experience living in Indonesia

Having lived in Indonesia for more than 20 years, he is well versed in local conditions, standards, and expectations and has completed projects throughout Indonesia and the region. His entrepreneurial, academic, and corporate experience brings to our team a variety of essential skills in management and design innovation. He led the company’s charge to become sustainable and socially responsible and now acts as senior advisor to the directors to guide the transition of the company into the ever-changing landscape of the future.

2021   Adjunct Professor at Roger Williams University

2018   Member of Barrington Conservation Commission

2008  LEED Accredited Professional

2001  International Interior Designers Association

1998  Registered Architect, Rhode Island

1993  Co-founded CDA International in Jakarta

1992  Registered Architect, Maryland

1992  Member National Council of Arch. Registration Board

1992  Member of the American Institute of Architects

1990  AIA Honor Award Baltimore Chapter

1987  AIA Scholastic Achivement Award

1987  Barch,  BFA – Rhode Island School of Design

PRESIDENT DIRECTOR &
SENIOR PARTNER

MYRNA  MCBRIDE

Myrna was the company’s first Professional hire and has been an essential part of its growth ever since. She is in charge of both the financial health as well as staff development. Aided by  her years of experience in Project Management, Architecture and Interior Design she has securely managed our company through the Asian Financial crisis, 2008’s US Financial crisis and now the global Pandemic, keeping our staff and services steadfast in the face of adversity.

Degree in Architecture, Trisakti University, Jakarta

Member of the Indonesian Institute of Architects (IAI)

Member of Indonesian Interior Designer Association (HDII)

 

FINANCE MANAGER &
SENIOR PARTNER​

LITA ​
ANWAR

Lita is utilizing her previous management experience before running our Bali office for over 10 years. Lita has a rigorous work ethic and effective at ensuring all government regulations are met with the least amount of red tape. Her diligence has allowed us to meet our financial obligations to vendors while organizing our clients’ payments throughout the course of a project guaranteeing any project’s success.

Degree  in Computer Science – Binus University (ATK)

Accounting Course – Yayasan Administrasi Indonesia

Secretarial Course – St. Mary’s College

DESIGN MANAGER &
SENIOR DESIGNER

FERIESCA SARAH

15+ YEARS

experience in experience in Interior Design field

15+
YEARS
experience in Interior Design field

Sarah is trained as interior designer with a special interest in architecture detailing. Her design expertise is supported by her focused attention to project coordination making her  as an essential team member to any project. Having worked overseas with hospitality projects has broadened her experiences and boosted her creativity. 

Degree in Architecture from Parahyangan Catholic University, Bandung – Indonesia

Certificate of Expertise (SKA Madya HDII)

Member of HDII (Indonesian Interior Designer Association)

GENERAL MANAGER

LOUISA SUTANTO

cda-louisa

25+ YEARS

experience in experience in Interior Design field

10+
YEARS
experience in Interior Design field

Louisa is a highly motivated and meticulous team player that lends valuable support to any project. Her finance background assures she manages both clients and vendors with close attention to detail as well as meeting international building codes. Guided by this design logic, her visually appealing yet efficient and functional aesthetic insures her projects meet all our clients design expectations, on time and under budget.

Master Degree in Interior Architecture & Design, Academy of Art University – San Francisco, CA, USA

Degree in Mathematics, University of Texas – Austin, Texas, USA

Basic Acoustic Workshop by Finarya Legoh

Member of HDII (Indonesian Interior Designer Association)

CDA
FAMILY

A family dinner in one of our proudly designed restaurant, Financial Club.​