Place Design Group has established a formal presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking a significant step in the practice’s continued growth across the Middle East.
The milestone builds on more than three years of work delivering projects across Saudi Arabia and the broader MENA region. Establishing a permanent presence reflects Place’s long-term commitment to supporting clients and collaborators while contributing to the Kingdom’s evolving built environment.
With a local presence, Place is better positioned to work alongside partners on the ground, strengthen relationships with clients and communities and respond to the opportunities emerging across one of the world’s fastest-evolving regions.
The practice also acknowledges the support of Austrade and Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ), whose guidance has helped support this journey.
Place CEO, Beth Toon, reflected on the milestone.
“For me, this milestone is about much more than establishing a formal presence in Saudi Arabia. Over the past three years, we have had the privilege of working with local clients and collaborators on distinctive projects shaped by the Kingdom’s culture, landscapes and extraordinary ambition. Each experience has deepened our understanding of the region and reinforced that meaningful work here begins with listening, building trusted relationships and respecting the unique character of place.
“The pace of transformation is remarkable, but it is the people, ideas and sense of possibility behind that change that continue to inspire us.
“I am incredibly proud of our team and excited to see Place Design Group strengthen its commitment to the Kingdom as we continue to learn, contribute and grow alongside our partners.”
As Saudi Arabia continues to invest in the transformation of its cities, communities and landscapes, Place looks forward to building on the relationships established over recent years and contributing to projects that create lasting value for people and place across the Kingdom and the wider MENA region.
Pictured (L–R): Abdulmonem Hakmi (Austrade), Beth Toon (Place Design Group), Clint Wood (Place Design Group), Kim Ralston (Australian Department of Foreign Affairs)
