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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

With five years experience, Joey has been involved in diverse landscape projects, ranging from designing master plans for schools, shopping centers, streetscapes, parks, and playgrounds to multi-unit townhouses. Joey’s expertise lies in various aspects of landscape architecture, including master planning, design development, 3D modeling, documentation, and graphic presentation.

What sets Joey apart is her unwavering passion for creating spaces that transcend mere aesthetics. She believes in the profound impact of landscape architecture on people’s emotions and experiences within a space. Joey’s commitment to sustainability and environmentally conscious design is evident in her work, as she strives to leave a positive impact on the environment and the communities she serves. With her approachable and collaborative nature, she excels in effectively understanding and translating clients’ visions into reality. Her exceptional graphic presentation skills and attention to detail ensure that her projects not only look visually stunning but also function seamlessly. Joey Sun’s journey as a landscape architect continues to flourish, fueled by her dedication to enhancing the quality of life through transformative and meaningful landscapes.

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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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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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   Sydney

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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 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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   Brisbane

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As a leader in visual design, Louise is an experienced designer with over 14 years under her belt, managing the communication and visual strategies on complex strategic projects both nationally and internationally.

Her expertise to shape creative and visually impactful outcomes for clients is embedded in a passion for human-led design and strategic thinking.

Always hunting for meaningful ways to connect with community, Louise specialises in storytelling and experience design – outcomes that are people focussed and inspire great ideas . This includes creative direction, brand design, interactive design, visualisation, wayfinding and place strategies.

Underpinned by her collaborative approach and proven track record on high profile projects, Louise leads her creative team to elevate design outcomes by creating great places for people.

Brisbane and 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

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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Mina has five years experience working as an Urban Designer and Architect both in Sydney and Iran. She is a motivated member of the Urban Design team with interest in delivering equitable Urban Design, Public Domain, Masterplanning and Infrastructure design solutions. Mina is passionate about making positive changes into people’s lives by creating unique and inclusive places for everyone to live and enjoy. Her architectural background, coupled with her knowledge in NSW planning system allow her to draw unique viewpoints on projects.

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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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   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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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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   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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   Sydney

Shirelle is an emerging landscape architect, who throughout her studies, excelled in design communication and landscape theory thinking. While her experience working on a Native Flower Cut Farm has laid a strong foundation for plant knowledge and understanding. With a strong passion in ecology and biodiversity, she is dedicated to nurturing the reciprocity between people and their environment. Since achieving her Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (1st Class Honours), Shirelle has thrown herself into the industry, having gained meaningful experience working on projects of a range of scales from residential, multi-residential, commercial to educational developments based in the Central Coast, NSW. Shirelle’s approach to design is altruistic, innovative and wholistic.

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   Brisbane

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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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   Brisbane

Stacie is a highly skilled designer, boasting a versatile repertoire ranging from graphic design and illustration to the nuanced realms of public art management, conservation, wayfinding, and signage design. With over 12 years of dedicated experience, Stacie stands as a seasoned professional at the intersection of design, public art, and placemaking.

Her dynamic career is a testament to both her creative passion and project management skills and experience. Stacie has successfully overseen projects at every stage, demonstrating a keen ability to navigate from initial concepts through to project completion. Beyond her design expertise, Stacie is deeply committed to infusing cultural vibrancy into the public realm, where her multifaceted experience shines.

Stacie’s dedication to collaboration has been pivotal in delivering numerous noteworthy built environment projects. She has been a driving force behind the success of these endeavours, collaborating with high-profile, established, and emerging artists and designers to create impactful and culturally resonant spaces. Stacie’s unique blend of skills positions her as an invaluable asset in shaping the evolving landscape of the public realm.

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   Brisbane

Steve is an experienced Senior Landscape Architect with a strong background in design and documentation across a wide range of projects, including public open spaces, education facilities, commercial developments, institutional buildings, aged care facilities, and master planning. With a genuine passion for both the built environment and providing natural environments and play spaces for young children, Steve brings a unique blend of creativity and practicality to his work.

Steve is well-versed in BIM/LIM Coordination, CAD documentation, and 3D illustration/rendering, utilising various software packages to effectively communicate design concepts and bring them to life. This proficiency enables him to deliver visually compelling presentations to clients and ensures seamless project coordination. His dedication to delivering exceptional results is evident in his commitment to achieving
the highest standards of quality and innovation. Stephen thrives in collaborative environments, leveraging his creative design expertise and knowledge to exceed client expectations.

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   Sydney

Sze Wan completed her Bachelor Degree in Landscape Architecture (Honours) at UNSW in 2021. She is a highly skilled designer with two years of local experience delivering a diverse portfolio of design projects across Australia. Project experience includes industrial, commercial and residential development. Sze Wan has been involved in all phases of a project from concept design to implementation. She believes that every single project is a unique opportunity to redefine and enhance the urban environment. She is passionate about and always focused on the relationship between the community and landscape design, wanting to provide a sustainable landscape for all people to be able to use.

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Tho is a Landscape Architect who is passionate about regenerating the urban matrix with green useable spaces. Tho’s background and interest in visual arts and environmental issues plays a significant role in her conceptual approach to her design and  analysis. She is knowledgeable in horticulture specific for South East Queensland and has experience in documenting various project types including public realm, education, water sensitive urban design, commercial and residential communities. 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 her to communicate a variety of ideas across those platforms effectively.

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