People

Since graduating university in 2018, Kassie has taken on the role of Graduate Landscape Architect with Place Design Group. While not one to boast about her achievements, Kassie was a top performing student, named on the Faculty of Built Environment Dean’s Merit List.

While studying, she worked on a range of projects including plazas, public playgrounds, parks, residential communities, and road infrastructure, assisting in completion of illustrative plans and construction documentation. Passionate about designing highly functional and quality spaces for the communities that use them, Kassie’s eye for detail and graphic ability to visualise spaces from render to detailed construction documentation is a valuable strength in Place Design Group’s land­scape architecture capability. Kassie is also a member of AILA Fresh NSW and actively engages with industry events.

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As the Administration Officer for our Sydney Office, Keeley is a highly valued member of the team. Always one to go over and above, organisation is key in Keeley’s role, and she does this with grace and ease, ensuring the team are well equipped, travel arrangements are on point and the office is kept in tip-top shape. Calling or visiting our Sydney office? Keeley will likely be the one to greet or welcome you.

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With a passion for urban and environmental planning, Lauren is a Town Planner at Place Design Group in our Gold Coast Office. Lauren has led several development assessments on projects throughout the Gold Coast including high rise residential buildings, mixed use developments and master planned subdivisions. It is Lauren’s belief that through planning we can make a positive change to the built environment and our communities, and through her current role, Lauren is able to do just that. With a strong interest and knowledge of planning law, development application process, conservation and strategic planning, Lauren’s motivation and drive to contribute to a community that protects and enhances Australia’s unique environment through planning shines bright.

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With four years of town planning post qualification experience in the planning and development industry, primarily in the public sector, Madison utilises her vast network of contacts combined with a strong knowledge of Council’s internal processes and drivers to negotiate development approvals in her current role as a Town Planner with Place Design Group. Madison’s project experience in the northern parts of the Gold Coast has provided extensive opportunity and exposure to complex planning projects including residential, commercial and industrial sites. Madison’s working knowledge and previous experience of the planning industry drives her passion for town planning and enables her to deliver considered and strategic advice to optimise the commercial outcomes for developers and landowners.

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Matthew brings over five years’ international experience working across both the private and public sectors, on both small- and large-scale projects. Matthew’s strengths lie in the broad scope of his experiences, actively involved in the design process from concept generation to final construction documentation for a variety of projects in over twenty-two countries.

Passionate about urban design and the role of landscape architecture in the city environment, Matthew’s advanced capabilities in AutoCad, SketchUp, 3D modelling and advanced plan rendering allows an integrated and conceptual approach, delivering fresh ideas and high-quality design solutions. On top of this, Matthew’s project management skills contribute to his ability across a variety of project areas and design scales.

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Megan is the Office Administrator for the Gold Coast office providing support to the teams and managing the day to day running of the office. Visiting the Gold Coast office? Megan will be the friendly face greeting you at reception.

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Detail oriented, highly creative and with over nine years’ experience, Nick is Principal at Place Design Group at the forefront of delivering world-class design outcomes for our clients. Based in our Sydney office, it’s Nick’s approach to leadership that ensures our teams deliver on our client promise.

As a Landscape Architect, Nick has a proven track record of exceeding client expectations with elegant, beautiful designs, delivered on-time and on-budget. Having led residential, commercial, aged care, educational and playground development projects throughout Australia, and participated in multiple design competitions internationally, it’s Nick’s expertise and knowledge gained from this experience that he brings to every project.

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