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Laurence Taylor


Laurence specialises in masterplanning, education and laboratory projects. In education projects, one of Laurence’s key skills lies in his ability to translate lifelong learning educational principles into masterplanning and building design. Fundamental to this is the stakeholder consultation process from which key elements are distilled and translated into the design of the physical environment. Laurence is adept at facilitating stakeholder…

Susan Playford


Susan is the Managing Director of PDT Architects. With over 15 years experience, Susan is able to utilise her broad industry experience and management skills in leading PDT’s team of talented professionals. Susan believes that maintaining a positive work environment and keeping up to date with market trends and design principles are integral to PDT’s success. As part of her…

Tony Farmer


Tony has worked in the Architecture profession for almost 40 years and has been a Director of PDT since 2001. Tony is Chair of PDT’s Design Committee and takes a major role in mentoring and training many of PDT’s younger staff members. As a Project Architect, Tony is an advocate of integrated teams with designers and documenters working in close…

Ken Alexander


Ken Alexander has been actively involved with retail and commercial projects since 1969. He is a registered architect in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and New Zealand, an associate of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects and a member of the New Zealand Institute of Architects. Specifically, Ken’s expertise is demonstrated in his ability to deliver the design, documentation, administration…

Ian Downing


Ian Downing has extensive experience in commercial, retail and health projects. He has strong decision making, contract procurement and administration skills having dealt with a large number of clients since joining Powell Dods and Thorpe Architects in 1982.