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Since completing her Master’s in Landscape Architecture in England in 2012, Jie has accumulated a wealth of experience on projects spanning urban public space, commercial, residential, resorts and more in both Europe and China.

Her extensive experience, strong communication skills and a commitment to quality across all stages of design has seen great built outcomes and brings additional value to the projects she is involved in, regardless of scale. Her design creativity is matched by her ability to anticipate client needs and she remains focused to deliver projects that exceed expectations.

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Jonathan has been in the landscape architecture sphere for over 7 years. Since graduating with his degree, he has been working both autonomously and as a team member on a range of projects from large master planned communities to private residential dwellings. A strong work ethic has seen Jonathan excel in his studies, as well as work in many different industries associated to the landscape profession.

Born and raised in the Sydney region, Jonathan has a strong connection to local landscapes and possesses the ability to effectively design in the language of the landscape setting. He is passionate about the role of Water Sensitive Urban Design in urban areas and has dedicated much of his studies towards understanding how people utilise public spaces. Jonathan takes pride in the presentation of his work and enjoys creating and delivering a high standard of documentation that is well received by our clients.

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Kelly manages the payroll, accounts payable and debt collection for our Australian offices.

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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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With an eclectic design background encompassing architecture, information design, graphic design, wayfinding and communications, Laura’s experience and skill set allow her to approach project briefs with a unique perspective and understanding.

Laura is a talented and highly skilled design professional having worked on projects ranging from high-level wayfinding strategy for hospitals and transport networks, to illustrative graphic treatments for civic buildings and public realm. With strong and refined visual and written communication skills, data visualization, design critique and ideas dissemination, Laura can produce high-level graphic pieces which communicate messaging clearly and effectively.

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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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Ling has extensive experience in landscape design for residential communities and commercial projects and joined our Shanghai Office as Project Manager in 2012. Working through all stages of a project she has been able to work with our clients and other consultants to deliver great outcomes collaboratively.

Ling has particular interest in how design interacts with the natural and architectural environment and is great at adding vitality and visual interest to projects through quality detailing. She is well versed in detailed design and takes a proactive attitude to work with clients, pushing them and herself to achieve the best built outcomes.

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With over four years of public and private sector town planning experience, Loic has gained a reputation as a hardworking, dedicated individual who excels the expectations of clients. Loic is highly experienced in Development Application preparation and lodgement, and has a great working knowledge of relevant statutory documents used in councils across Queensland. His current role allows him to foster strong, multi-disciplinary stakeholder relationships whilst continually seeking to challenge and evolve his skills and experience as a town planning professional.

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With over 13 years’ industry experience as a graphic communications professional and project manager, Louise has worked within built form and strategic projects across Queensland, Australia and international sectors. Her professional experience demonstrates a diversity of skills from the creative direction of graphic communications, strategic design thinking, branding for place identity and project management of creative projects.

Louise is responsible for setting the graphics strategy and providing guidance across design, wayfinding, 3D visualisation and digital innovation projects across all facets of the business. Underpinned by a cross-disciplinary collaborative approach, she is able to combine content and strategic briefs into compelling, creative and high-quality deliverables that push boundaries.

Louise leads with a high level of expertise by approaching communications design and creative strategy as an integrated process, to positively communicate to community in order to create people focused outcomes.

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With five 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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Mal brings a wealth of knowledge and economic insight into Australia’s housing and property market with over 30 years’ experience in the property, economic development, and professional services consulting sectors. A highly regarded economist, Mal is a regular speaker and commentator on housing and property market topics for the property industry.

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Mark has over 30 years experience in the landscape industry and has worked across all fields from landscape construction, film set design and landscape architecture. He combined this experience with broad market understanding to provide clients with innovative and individual design outcomes that, by working collaboratively with all design disciplines aims to exceed a client’s expectation.

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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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Meg joined Place Design Group’s Shenzhen Office in 2001 and since its opening has been involved with many of the significant projects for Place Design Group in China. Meg’s 21-year career has enabled her to focus on all aspects of the construction process but she has particular interests in how we implement design ideas to ensure world class built outcomes elevated our companies position in the Chinese market.

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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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Michael is an enthusiastic Landscape Architect and Urban Designer with 20 years of industry experience who draws inspiration from his local and international experience, personal interests in design, art, travel, technology and a general passion for doing something well the first time.

Combining his keen eye for detail with the ability to work across different project scales, Michael thrives on balancing client, community and environmental goals to achieve the best outcome. Fortunate to have worked on a large range of projects on both an international and local scale, Michael brings an unparalleled wealth of knowledge and expertise across all phases of project deliverables.

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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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Nancy has over 12 years’ experience in designing landscapes for city parks, residential and commercial sectors and joined Place Design Group Chengdu Office in 2014. She has extensive experience in concept, detailed design and project management working for both the private and government sectors.

Nancy’s insights into the needs of users and the character of a place have allowed her to create built outcomes that have deep meaning for their users. She is an experienced project manager who provides quality and professional advice to clients.

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With over 13 years’ statutory planning experience working in both local government and private consultancy throughout NSW and QLD, Nick has extensive development assessment knowledge across small scale residential and commercial projects, to more complex industrial mixed-use, large scale subdivisions and residential developments. With a strong interest in the planning and environment court area with appeals for planning matters, Nick is also an expert witness for planning matters within Brisbane City Council.

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Nick is detail oriented, highly creative Landscape Architect with over 10 years of dedicated experience in designing and implementing beautiful landscapes both in the public and private realm, with a proven track record of exceeding client expectations. Nick has been responsible for leading successful projects in the residential, commercial, aged care, educational sectors and master planned developments throughout Australia. Nick is passionate about the public domain, the local environments and particularly understanding and designing around the aspirations of the communities who will utilise the space, combined with the collaborative insights of the Client and Stake holder teams.

As Director, his role requires effective team leadership, high quality designed outcomes, communication skills, efficient project management, contract management and quality assurance for all documentation prepared within the office. With a passion for design and Landscape Architecture Nick loves developing new ideas in a collaborative team environment which will be enjoyed by everyone.

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Penny delivers conceptual and developed designs and built projects that are inspired, purposeful, responsive and treasured by the community.

Penny is a Registered Landscape Architect with 20 years’ experience leading and effecting complex projects for both public and private sector clients. Her knowledge and creativity combined with an attention to detail, excellent communication and collaboration skills, means she can operate across all phases of design including strategic design, master planning, conceptual and detailed design, contract documentation, technical specifications and construction administration. Her breadth of experience extends from parks and open spaces, urban and commercial centres, residential subdivisions, schools and educational facilities, health and aged care, sport and recreation facilities, playgrounds and play spaces, environmental and rehabilitation areas. She has produced a number of place making strategies and led a range of community and stakeholder consultation activities. An energetic and self-motivated Design Manager, Penny maintains the confidence and enthusiasm of her colleagues by providing them with the optimum level of leadership, guidance and hands on support to develop solutions for complex design problems and to produce high quality, accurate documents.

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Based on Queensland’s sunny Gold Coast, Peter is a highly respected planning expert whose experience spans many years with Local Authority and an extensive period in a consulting partnership prior to excelling in his current role as Planning Principal, Place Design Group. Reflective of this, Peter has a strong, established reputation in the Queensland and New South Wales planning spheres with involvement in a wide range of town planning projects across both states. These projects are inclusive of report and application preparation, town planning advice, negotiating on behalf of the development industry with Councils and Government, site and master planning, legal and court work, and statutory planning.

Peter’s planning experience and knowledge has supported his clients in achieving the best possible outcomes.

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Rachel oversees the project financials, from day to day project data to reporting and analysis, supporting the leadership and corporate teams.

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Shaun is a Registered Landscape Architect and Urban Designer with over 29 years’ experience delivering a diverse range of residential, environmental, open space, recreational and civic design projects. His strengths lie in the ability to interpret the initial concept ideas generated by the client, stakeholders and community feedback into exciting, integrated, responsive and buildable design solutions. Shaun’s experience in public realm, parklands, landscape and streetscape projects is extensive, with each project having its own issues and complexities, size and budget.  Shaun’s passion for delivering amazing places with long lasting legacies for the community ensures the best outcomes possible for the client and associated users.

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Shaun has more than 20 years’ experience in planning and property in Queensland; he is a Fellow of the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) and has held senior policy positions both with the Planning Institute of Australia and the UDIA. A Town Planner by qualification, Shaun is the principal consultant on major planning and development projects throughout Australia. Committed to the streamlining and management of the critical path for his clients, Shaun’s strategic thinking guarantees the coordination of project designers and technical specialists in a manner that remains focused on the project outcomes. Creativity of thought, in anticipating, planning and navigating a path through legislative and stakeholder challenges to a timely outcome is a key to his success in consulting.

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With over 10 years of experience in landscape design, Simon has worked on many projects across the residential, public realm, hotel and resorts, and commercial sector. He is proficient in managing the entire project cycle from detailed design to construction. Familiar with landscape design regulations in China, he can coordinate well with collaborating partners to solve difficult problems.

Simon has unique insights into construction in both broad and at a detailed scales to bring design concepts to life while carefully managing cost control. He efficiently guidess construction and provides remedial measures for any onsite problems.

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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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Stella joined Place Design Group Shanghai Office after finishing her study in 2007. Her breadth of experience over the past 13 years extends from residential, urban public realm, commercial complex, hotel & resorts and more. She is passionate about design and considers challenge and innovation as an essential component of her work.

Stella coordinates with our internal project teams and all collaborating parties to provide a high level of design creativity and unity to all projects she is involved in.

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Sue is the Design Director for China and leads Place Design Group’s International Investment team based in Brisbane. Working with developers in Australia and across Asia Sue is able to add her considerable design talents as well as organisational skills to projects across all regions. Before moving to Australia Sue was the Manager of Place Design Group Shanghai office and has been responsible for many of the company’s high-profile projects over many years.

Sue has over 17 years’ experience spanning all aspects of design including Residential Communities, Commercial and Tourism based projects. Sue has a very proactive leadership style and this has enabled her to develop exceptional client relationships. Her skill in design as well as her ability to manage and deliver projects to meet client’s needs have been recognised by numerous award wins.

As Design Director Sue continues to personally work with our teams in both China and Australia to deliver award winning projects that exceed initial expectations.

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Tho is a young and keen Landscape Architect who is passionate to regenerate the urban matrix with green useable spaces. Tho’s background and interest in visual arts and environmental issues plays a significant role in her key design and analysis. She is knowledgeable in horticulture specific for South East Queensland and is skilled in concept and documentation for streetscape landscape. Tho has a flare with digital and traditional visualisations which has contributed to her extensive skills and knowledge for both 2D and 3D programs. This allows Tho to communicate a variety of ideas across those platforms effectively. Tho was awarded ‘Best Environmental Study 2016’ and more recently, was a nominee for the Karl Langer Award 2017; an award that is the highest honour awarded to a graduate of Landscape Architecture by the Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) in Queensland.

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In his 25-year career, Tony has collaborated in the planning and design of a broad range of projects in Australia as well as internationally in China, Southeast Asia and the UAE. His professional roles have involved project management, strategic planning, urban design and master planning for major developers and government agencies. This includes projects which have received industry recognition through UDIA, PIA and AILA awards. Placemaking, design quality, evidence-based planning and environmental sustainability – and how these can positively contribute to healthy communities and better cities – shape Tony’s interests and approach to professional practice. A focus on finding optimal development outcomes that strike the right balance between good city form, urban quality, resilience to climate change and commercial realities underpins this approach.

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