SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 15, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international planning and design consultancy, Place Design Group has announced a new era of design excellence. With official launches held in both Australia and China, Place Design Group has showcased its new look brand and cemented its position in the industry.
Since 2001 the group has seen growth not only in numbers and capability but also influence and reach. Now with more than 200 staff across Australia, China and South East Asia, Place Design Group has the resources available to offer a diverse and integrated approach to planning and design.
Company Chairman Ian Klug is thrilled for the group, "It has been on an extraordinary journey for Place Design Group; what started as a small Brisbane company has grown in leaps and bounds now with strength across the Asia Pacific region. This new era is filled with opportunity and excitement; and with such a close knit and dedicated team, we can only expect wonderful things ahead."
It is this journey that makes this new era so special. What started out as a small, tight knit team in Brisbane 14 years ago with five staff, has now grown into an internationally recognised brand that is known for design excellence.
Managing Director China, Mark Burgess, who has been with Place Design Group since 2004 says, "The growth of the company from its initial offices in Australia and China to the business we see today is a huge credit to its staff and Directors. This year we chose to reflect the pride we have in the business and its future by embarking on the next stage of the company's development. As we move forward we will retain the open and collaborative structure of the business and continue to develop genuine partnerships with our clients to achieve the very best outcomes."
Place Design Group's reputation for creative and commercial solutions has been strengthened throughout 2014 due to industry recognition and sector partnerships. The industry awards season was a triumph for the group, taking out several awards, including the AustCham Westpac Australia China Business Awards, Lord Mayors Business Platinum Award, Premier of Queensland's Export Award for Creative Industries, five wins at the Planning Institute of Australia Excellence Awards, Urban Development Institute of Australia (Qld) Award for Excellence in Sustainable Development and the 9th Kinpan Award.
Furthermore the group has been successful with its private and public sector partnerships and projects which include those such as Gemdale Goldwater Art Wonderland, R&F Yangji, Lotus Mansion, The Central Bay, Jinmao Palace, One Villa South/Southern Mansion, and New World Oriental Radiance.
In an increasingly globally influenced environment, Place Design Group has built a strong foundation to launch this new era. With sites set firmly on growth throughout Australia, China and South East Asia it will be one to watch, not only for innovation and collaboration but for creating great places for our future communities.
