BATES Smart has bolstered its leadership group with the appointment of three senior practitioners in Sydney and Melbourne.
Newly appointed studio directors are Tim Leslie (Melbourne), Natalie Lane-Rose (Sydney) and Brenton Smith (Sydney). All three are currently senior practitioners with Bates Smart.
Bates Smart managing director Simon Swaney said the appointments recognised the importance to architectural firms of agility and technical capability in meeting client demands in a dynamic market.
“Tim, Natalie and Brenton are highly regarded professionals with a proven record for delivering projects and client service to a high standard. Each brings a specific set of capabilities and strengths to the table.
“Collectively they strengthen our leadership group and capacity for maintaining high levels of client service while seizing opportunities emerging in the market,” Swaney said.
Leslie brings a strong record for client service, design development and project delivery. His projects have included 171 Collins St, the Royal Children’s Hospital and Y4 Docklands.
Lane-Rose has overseen key projects and led development of systems to improve project efficiency and client service.
Smith is currently the design leader of Bates Smart’s workplace and hospitality practice in Sydney. As studio director, he will take the lead in workplace and hospitality in the Sydney studio.
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