Meinhardt has enhanced its scope of services with the appointment of Dean Thornton as Manager: Urban and Landscape Design.
Dean joins with 20 years experience, the majority gained at award-winning design practice Hassell, where he was a Principal in their Melbourne studio.
His specialist expertise ranges from the master planning of residential and mixed-use developments to the planning and design of transport infrastructure projects. Recent experience includes preparation of master plans for the infill of urban sites earmarked for regeneration ranging from 3 to 32 hectares, as well as new community developments within growth areas around Melbourne, Victoria and New South Wales.
Jon Brock, National Director of Planning & Urban Development at Meinhardt said: “This is a natural evolution for the business. The way that urban development is heading, urban design and landscape architecture are critical aspects of the planning regime. With Dean's extensive expertise and experience we can now provide clients with a full turnkey solution from planning to design to implementation.”
Dean said: "The addition of Landscape Architecture and Urban Design to our service offer recognizes their importance in the planning and land development sectors. They will complement our existing capabilities and provide a more holistic service. Our team’s focus is to provide the best possible service to our clients and deliver creative imaginative solutions that are practical and contribute to their bottom line."
To contact Dean please email dean.thornton@meinhardtgroup.com
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