People

   Sunshine Coast

With a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Architecture and extensive experience in sales and project coordination, Janet brings a diverse set of skills to the team. Having worked for seven years in the bustling city of New York, Janet brings a unique perspective to her role. She has a passion for interior design and a strong interest in the property industry.

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   Gold Coast

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   Brisbane

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   Brisbane

Jessica is a Town Planner with diverse experience in land use analysis, strategic and statutory planning. As a member of the Statutory Planning Team, Jessica has facilitated development approvals across a wide range of sectors throughout Queensland, including mixed-use, residential, commercial, hospital & healthcare, and industrial.

Her comprehensive technical knowledge of the planning industry, legislation and frameworks, enable her to confidently manage projects from inception to approval and ensure a successful outcome is achieved for her clients.

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   Townsville

Jessica has worked in the landscape industry for over 20 years with a focus on drafting and technical support. Jessica has gained experience working on a range of government, commercial and residential projects in North Queensland, Fiji and China. Jessica’s role extends to assisting all aspects of project management as well as maintaining quality control across all project deliverables. Jessica is proficient in all graphics software packages including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Office and Adobe Suite. Jessica’s role is critical in the production of landscape analysis documentation, conceptual and presentation material, and construction documentation.

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   Sydney

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   Gold Coast

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   Sydney

Joseph is a graduate landscape architect with a keen interest in urban design and development. His approach to design has been shaped by his experience at Architectus working on planning proposals, master plans and urban design reports.

He is passionate about design communication and exploring the use of different mediums and processes to produce best practice outcomes. Joseph completed his Bachelor Degree in Landscape Architecture (Honours) at University of New South Wales in 2022.

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   Brisbane

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   Gold Coast

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   Sydney

Ken is a seasoned Senior Landscape Architect with over 10 years of experience in the development industry. His diverse roles have provided him with extensive exposure in both the private and public sectors. He excels in handling various types of public projects, and his designs for large-scale initiatives have received high praise from owners and local residents upon completion.

Ken’s practical experience spans across both China and Australia, giving him valuable international exposure. This exposure enables him to draw inspiration from different countries and gain fresh insights, which he seamlessly incorporates into his work, resulting in unique and innovative solutions.

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   Brisbane

Kenneth is a Registered Landscape Architect with over ten years’ experience with both local Government and private practice. His design documentation and graphical presentation skillset is supported by his strong technical knowledge which includes AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, Photoshop and InDesign. It is this multifaceted skillset that has seen him work on a variety of projects including residential communities, commercial centres, resort developments, recreational spaces and hospital schemes. Kenneth’s strengths include detailed design, construction documentation & site review / contract administration. Kenneth’s technical strengths combined with attention to detail and the desire to make spaces into places, generates a positive focus on creating vibrant residential and public spaces.

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   Brisbane

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   Brisbane

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   Sydney

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   Sydney

Liam is an Associate Landscape Architect and team leader with experience working on a wide variety of projects from concept master planning to construction services, working on open space, recreation, playground, cycleways and streetscapes. Liam has a passion for creating spaces for the user, increasing the value for the community and environmental and landscape character.

He has a proven track record in the management and delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary projects and is focused on providing the best outcome for both the client and end user. Along with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, Liam has a strong experience at all stages of the project process from concept design to construction documentation and project management.

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   Sydney

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   Brisbane

With a cross-disciplined design background encompassing graphic design, information design, spatial design, user experience, marketing and communications. Maddy’s experience and skillset allows her to approach project briefs with a unique perspective and understanding.

Maddy is a talented and highly skilled design professional having worked on projects ranging from mural design for commercial restaurants and health clinics, to illustrative graphics for the public realm. With strong and refined visual communication skills, website and app design, illustration, data visualisation, animation, mural and experience design, Maddy can produce high-quality pieces which appeal and communicate clearly and effectively to the public eye.

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   Brisbane

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   Brisbane

Mathieu is a Landscape Architecture from Mauritius Island. With a year and a half experience in landscape construction and maintenance, he developed an understanding on how landscapes are built and cared for, which are valuable aspects in the initial design stages.

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   Gold Coast

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   Sydney

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   Brisbane

Miranda enjoys coordinating with clients and consultants to achieve better outcomes collaboratively. Project management studies contribute to her systems-thinking approach and contract administration skills, and a background in visual arts and graphic design is evident in her conceptual design and careful documentation. Active transport and nature play are a vital part of Miranda’s work-life balance, continually feeding her inspiration and plant knowledge. Miranda’s experience spans concept to construction across various project types including public realm, education, aged care, commercial, and residential communities.

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   Brisbane
As a Senior Urban Designer, Nani brings almost ten years experience across the fields of Architecture and Urban Design to the Urban Design team at Place Design Group. Nani’s broad skill set has further strengthened the Urban Design team’s offering, with the ability to produce a variety of outputs including conventional plan documentation, 3D modelling and visualisation, and graphic communication.

During and post-university studies, Nani has been fortunate to broaden her skills, across various mediums and software, during her opportunities to contribute to teams and projects across a number of international Architectural practices and consultancies. In addition to attaining her initial Bachelor of Design and Master of Architecture, Nani decided to up skill further, having also completed a Bachelor of Urban Development, majoring in Urban and Regional Planning.

Nani’s ultimate goal is to not only ensure that the Urban Design team is producing outputs at a high standard and is exceeding expectations, but that there is always a strong sense of cohesion and that positive morale and support are shared across the team.

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   Brisbane

Naomi is an experienced Associate Landscape Architect with over 20 years of diverse project experience. She has a proven track record working in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, as well as internationally, collaborating with major developers, government departments, councils, and health providers. Naomi’s expertise spans various sectors, including development, urban regeneration, health, education, retail, commercial, industrial, visual assessment, masterplanning, recreational planning, and environmental impact mitigation.

With a strong skill set in leadership, staff mentoring, client management, and consultant coordination, Naomi has successfully managed projects from start to finish. She excels in financial management, staff resourcing, and contractor engagement, ensuring the smooth progress of every endeavor.

Naomi is highly proficient in industry-standard software such as InDesign, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Everhour, Slack, Quotient, and Concepts. Her expertise extends to coordinating team members using Revit and Lumion. She has also played a valuable role in the development of new business websites and the implementation of documentation standards and policies.

As an Associate Landscape Architect, Naomi brings invaluable expertise, unwavering commitment to excellence, and innovative thinking to every project. Her contributions enhance communities and promote sustainable practices, ensuring a positive impact on the environment.

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   Gold Coast

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   Brisbane

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   Brisbane

Pasquale is a Landscape Architect who recently completed his studies at Queensland University of Technology. He has a passion for large scale ecological planning, social and environmental justice, and sustainable design. He believes Landscape Architects have the potential to be the balancers of human and non-human environments, helping solve the social and environmental challenges of our time. He has previously worked in film and television since 2008, working primarily as a broadcast director, camera operator and editor. He looks forward to merging his passions of design and media.

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   Sunshine Coast

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   Sunshine Coast

Peter has over nine years of experience as a Landscape Architect, designing a variety of projects ranging from small to large scale. His vast experience has allowed him to incorporate his 3D modelling skills into the commercial, residential, hotel and public realms to create unique visualisations for each space.

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   Gold Coast

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   Brisbane

Qihan Shen is a Landscape Architect with extensive experience working on innovative international designs. Qihan spent the beginning of his career in Shanghai, where he found himself fascinated by the classic Chinese garden designs and how they incorporate their existing surrounds and materials. Graduating from his Masters in Landscape Architecture at RMIT University in 2020, Qihan has shifted his focus to understanding western design thinking and the consideration requirements for the creation of Australian spaces.

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   Sunshine Coast

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   Brisbane

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   Sydney

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   Sunshine Coast

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   Brisbane

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   Brisbane

Sophie has been with Place Design Group since 2010. Her experience is broad spanning commercial, public space and with a particular focus on detailed residential community design. Sophie is intimately involved in projects from concept to detailed design and works closely with our teams in both Australia and China to ensure quality outcomes.

Sophie relocated to our Brisbane office in 2017 and contributes to projects in China and Australia. Living in Australia has allowed Sophie to further her interests in how people interact between the built environment and nature by combining elements of Western design thinking with her deep understanding of the best of Chinese design.

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