We create transformative wayfinding and place strategies, that connect and engage with people to enhance the experience of the places we live and play.
We are designers, landscape architects and communicators. This makes us different. Because we are more than just a wayfinding design studio, we understand how good places, neighbourhoods and communities are put together. We do it every day.
Feature Projects
Mooloolaba Foreshore
Mooloolaba Foreshore, Queensland, Australia
The revitalisation further positions the famous esplanade as a world-class destination for locals and visitors. Our team delivered a wayfinding strategy review of the current signage and identification of the proposed signage suite, including the preparation of detailed designs for all signs alongside a full suite of graphic artwork and messaging.
Aura Wayfinding - Baringa, Banya + Nirimba
Sunshine Coast, Australia
Located in the newly established residential community of Aura, the Baringa Town Square and Skate Plaza is an
active and community orientated space. The team developed a signage suite that displays playful messaging, is visually vibrant & links with smart cities tech.
As a final component of the broader landscape design of the Baringa Town Centre, Place Design Group created a signage suite and digital strategy which expanded on the established design language of the Skate Plaza.
A wayfinding design concept package was also developed for two stages at Aura – Banya and Nirimba.
Future Street
Canterbury-Bankstown, Sydney, Australia
A pop-up ‘Future Street’ experience featuring emerging technologies and initiatives successfully engaged the local community on Council’s major projects.
The City of Canterbury-Bankstown were looking for an innovative approach to engage and consult the community on two of its major projects, the ‘Smart CB City Roadmap’ and ‘Bankstown Complete Streets Transport and Place Plan’.
Jezzine Barracks
Townsville, Australia
Place Design Group successfully blended the history of the site into one large storybook design, whilst also providing a myriad of recreational opportunities for visitors and the local community.
The multi award winning project design features an amphitheatre, recreational facilities, coastal boardwalk, bridges, and all abilities pedestrian paths and is extensively used for recreational pursuits by the local community and, with its extensive interpretive plaques and artworks, acts as a significant tourist drawcard for locals and visitors alike.
Lake Proserpine Recreational Wayfinding
Whitsundays, Australia
As part of the Master Plan process, the team developed a wayfinding strategy for both the existing and proposed
site. The signage suite included an entry statement, regulatory signage, directional markers and amenities
signs all that followed the Council’s brand guidelines to create a consistent graphic style that was unique to the Whitsundays.
We are hands on locally focused flexible
Place Design Group is an Australian owned, international planning, design and communications practice with teams across Australia, China and South East Asia.
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Planning
We provide practical, innovative strategies. We are people centred, yet commercially focused. We push the boundaries for better futures.
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Landscape Architecture
We practice intelligent design. We seek out a unique sense of place. Our end goal is legacy of place.
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Urban Design
We are a community-driven and commercially astute. We practice true interdisciplinary design. We are connectors of people to place.
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VISUAL DESIGN
We are storytellers, visual thinkers and place makers. Our approach is collaborative, people focused and inclusive. We design beyond the norm to create innovative outcomes.
creating great places
We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the practice of First Nations design and systems management that have occurred on this land for tens of thousands of years. We are guided by the first scientists, planners, designers, and land managers of this land. We acknowledge the responsibility we hold as custodians of the land and aim to create places for future generations to flourish. We strive to create meaningful spaces which benefit all.
Find us here
- Brisbane
- Gold Coast
- Sunshine Coast
- Sydney
- Townsville