MEET THE TEAM

MANAGING DIRECTOR  I  PTW

Simon Parsons

Simon brings his architectural acumen to a client focussed oversight of all practice sectors to ensure values of quality and architectural excellence in all projects. Simon has extensive experience in the architectural design, development, resolution and delivery of large-scale, significant and sensitive projects and competitions.
Simon contributes to professional, government, industry and educational settings in Sydney and East Asia. An invited member of jury review panels for national, City of Sydney and City of Parramatta design competitions, Simon is a member of the Urban Development Committee (UDIA NSW).

PRINCIPAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT  I  RPS

Matthew Durning 

Registered Landscape Architect with extensive industry experience across New Zealand, Queensland, and New South Wales. Matthew’s experience in urban regeneration can be seen in recent works such as the national urban design award winning Fish Lane master plan in Brisbane, the Dank Street South master plan in Waterloo NSW and Wentworthville Town Centre master plan in Western Sydney.

DIRECTOR  I  DKO

David Randerson

David is an Architect, Urban Designer and Leader of DKO Architecture’s Sydney studio. David is also key part of driving the company’s multidisciplinary team of over 200 professionals, he works across all six offices throughout Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. His passion is in residential design, master planning of communities and major urban design commissions. David is also on the UDIA committee in NSW for Urban Development, focusing on improving and advocating for high quality urban renewal.

ASSOCIATE  I  DKO

Laura Saunders

Associate and Senior Interior Designer leading the Sydney arm of DKO Interiors. Laura has a portfolio of diverse work including a broad range of experience in residential, retail, commercial and installation design. Laura’s extensive experience working with local, national and international clients on small to large scale multi-residential projects has given her a vast knowledge of this sector.

DIRECTOR  I  WILLOWTREE PLANNING

Tom Cook

Tom is responsible for a range of planning services including the delivery of projects, business development and liaison with relevant authorities. Thomas has over 10 years’ experience in the Private and Public sectors as a Town Planner, operating in urban and rural areas of NSW. Thomas operated in the capacity of the Public Sector before moving into the Private Sector in 2010 with his work covering most aspects of Urban Planning with extensive experience in large scale Residential, Urban Land Release, Mixed Use, Industrial and Commercial Developments as well as Strategic and Master Planning projects.

DIRECTOR  I  PDS GROUP 

Jeff Curnow 

Jeff Curnow has a well founded, strategic vision for the development of PDS Group.  For our current and future clients, colleagues and himself.  Developed through the establishment of numerous and successful businesses, and delivery of some of the most challenging and complex developments throughout Australia.