Having an open conversation about place can lead to long term economic and social value.
It’s about life beyond the policy document and architects drawing board 
Process
A place based process can capture the unique qualities of the location, often providing a more creative solution, working with local character and identity, shaping all aspects of the proposal, positioning the project within the existing surroundings and community, developing relationships and fostering local ownership.
Product
A place brief can be developed at the start of a project, incorporating aspirations and technical considerations, prior to any design work, identifying local and strategic stakeholders, commercial and community uses that meet local demand, priority housing typologies, identity and character, or a social value strategy
Case Studies
Insights
The relationship between people and their environment plays a strong role in their sense of belonging and identity. A gov... Read more
Community wealth building is a strategy for local economic development that aims to build long-term, sustainable wealth for communi... Read more
Philippa Curran
Director
Paul Drew
Director
Gemma Gallant
Director
Ian Anderson
Chief Executive
Ruby Maynard Smith
Consultant
Ryan Walker
Associate