My portfolio of planning and urban design work showcases my experience related to urban planning, master planning and urban design in the Gulf, Middle East, Asia and South Africa.
2. It has been 28 years since I graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Masters’
Degree in City and Regional Planning. The last 13 years of my career has been spent as a
freelance consultant ‘Master Planner’, based in South Africa, but working for DMF Engineering
(operating out of Dubai) on projects, large and small, far and wide.
After graduation, I was continually employed for 15 years, working mainly for organisations in
the Middle East on large-scale master planning projects as well as specific site related
projects. The projects are shown in this portfolio.
Over the years, I have developed specialised skills that have enabled me to carry out master
planning and design tasks effectively and efficiently. My work experience and international
exposure during my career has enable me to specialise in mixed-use developments
(commercial, retail, residential, recreation, tourism), large scale multi-use projects and
themed areas, residential design and planning (high to low density), environmental
management, community facilities, industrial planning, land-use and subdivision design,
strategic planning and feasibility studies and tourism strategy and resort planning.
Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to undertake numerous varied projects in
different countries, more often working with a team of multi-disciplinary professionals, where
planning has formed the lead-in to other, more detailed design work (roads and
infrastructure).
My developed skills and experience means that I am able to work independently (or as part of
a team) to carry out the conceptualisation and visioning of a project or design idea, then
continue through to the detailed design stage. I am also well equipped to present the design to
clients and finalise te steps required for approval and implementation.
64. CLIENTS
Dubai Properties
Al Wasl
Emaar
Abyaar
Al Saif Zone
Qatar Petroleum
Government of Oman
Kaizan
Tecom
Al Ain Municipality
Abu Dhabi Municipality
KMPG
Tshwane Municipality
QIDO
National Real Estate Company