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Design Matters, creating a lasting sense of place.
Shannon Cloete, Design & Development Director. Experienced in delivering client-side Property Development;
Real Estate Development Projects β Shannon is a passionate industry leader, collaborator, designer and curator.
Shannon Cloete is a Global Design Director & Industry innovator. Specialist in Hospitality & Lifestyle Design.
With a key focus on, Vision strategy & delivering iconic design placemaking
Leaving a lasting sense of place
Shannon has worked with global luxury hotel brands as a specialist in hotel, hospitality, resort and client-led developments.
Shannon is an expert in his field and stakeholder and client relations and strategy.
Shannon brings global design management, feasibility, and team leadership experience, creating bespoke world-class design place-making & sense of place.
Shannon is an industry expert and client-side specialist for top ASX-listed companies and awarded brands. Creative Leader, thinker, and design curator.
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| Trends Report | Sense of Place
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![Wow a blast from the past! Doing research on design for Palm Beach & Coastal homes. Circa60-80’s source: unknown
Classical style #architecture #homedesign #contemporary #landscapedesign needed! #beachhouse](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee43d9024d572613952fcd5/1671752816197-JAFUQ9DLNZOU8PG69V45/image-asset.jpeg)
![Weekend study π •keep learning •looking ahead •chapters anew
#design #upskill #appliedbehavioranalysis #masterplan #careerdevelopment #career #strategy #economics #scalemodel #scaleup #learning](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee43d9024d572613952fcd5/1671264959273-KBP5X7IY06D7SSRUZ8YV/image-asset.jpeg)
![Sketchy sketches π love an old book of scans and finds #sketchbook #design #curves #arches #details](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee43d9024d572613952fcd5/1668418215824-U8OH2EWJ0UASDY1V80FC/image-asset.jpeg)
![2022 first study tour since 2019
The talented @oma.eu OMA thanks for the wonderful tours and stay @potatoheadsuites
Wonderful space and wonderful stay
Undercrofts Yoga & sustainable lifestyle
#hotel #architecture #design #designmatters #stud](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee43d9024d572613952fcd5/1664590437868-6XJ6JZVBG6WWT0USILRS/image-asset.jpeg)
![Circa 2018 | The Murray Hong Kong Opening.
Never underestimate the power of study tours Valet Designs & Guest Experiences #alwayslearning #hoteldesign #design #designmatters
….now to plan 2022! Back to Local + Global insights βοΈ π
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![Brisbane New iconic destination Buranda Village - Beauty in Sense of Place | Go Team | Lodged DA done for 2021 - creating true sense of place and iconic village setting - such a great year to work through with the talents of amazing LAT27 and Rothelo](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee43d9024d572613952fcd5/1657444536582-SE755YQQHWBRJM8AY5HT/image-asset.jpeg)
![Aube - meaning “a hug” - the perfect name for this truly exemplary sense of Multicultural design & space for its guests…
Inspo Mondays…. this beautifully crafted building by PHATAA Living Design, embues the elegant play](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee43d9024d572613952fcd5/1657444537011-NYMGVVII7MNJOD058B9N/image-asset.jpeg)
![Missing Summer Vibes…Hotel stays in Brisbane sunshine & design π
Keep safe Victoria #melbourneishome #keepsupporting #designinspiration #wayfinding #bespoke #hotellerie #hotelsandresorts #fbdesign #bespokesignage](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee43d9024d572613952fcd5/1657444537614-GKOUEPFYBWEP7ZINVTFY/image-asset.jpeg)
![Beautiful creations circa2017 Head of Design and leading strategic planning & design direction | $250m build largest VIP space | Sovereign Dining entry - opened 2020 | welcoming experience with a true sense of place | multicultural and infinite f](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee43d9024d572613952fcd5/1657444538083-JBHMJUKVYHZONND2SN6R/image-asset.jpeg)
![Hotel Design circa 19 Hotel Dreaming @hotelchadstonemelbourne #senseofplace #cornersuite #sofitelmgallery #mgallerybysofitel #hotelchadstone #interiordesigner #interiordesign #hotelinteriordesign](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee43d9024d572613952fcd5/1657444538520-RLZGJ1Y1MWCC5Y4FQDRU/image-asset.jpeg)
![Hotel Design circa 19 Hotel Dreaming @hotelchadstonemelbourne #senseofplace #cornersuite #sofitelmgallery #mgallerybysofitel #hotelchadstone #interiordesigner #interiordesign #hotelinteriordesign](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee43d9024d572613952fcd5/1657444539105-6RDYZ3DHGGVOEH9XGVRE/image-asset.jpeg)
![Atriums; and harbour views... our iconic Integrated Resorts - we won!! Major renovation and Design awards -our beautiful Sovereign Room - Resort - VIP Gaming and Luxury dining; bar F&B and more...
Strategic design was incredible; and one of the](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee43d9024d572613952fcd5/1657444539682-8KZVNY1E5XB400XVUX5W/image-asset.jpeg)
![Integrated Resorts - we won!! Major renovation and Design awards -our beautiful Sovereign Room - Resort - VIP Gaming and Luxury dining; bar F&B and more...
Strategic design was incredible; and one of the most complex; Ran the most amazing desig](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ee43d9024d572613952fcd5/1657444540156-UP6GXH62KEV9A4ZPEURC/image-asset.jpeg)
![@ritzcarltonmacau @ritzcarlton Ritz-Carlton Galaxy Macau - floor details.... #hotelroomdesign #hotelroomentrance
Work Study Tours & Meetings - miss the world π travels and design learnings
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It all begins with an idea & passion
Shannon continues to lead foundation Global Projects, Research & Placemaking Leadership
Collaborations & Partners
Amazing clients & operators, with international collaboration multicultural firms.
Shannon has led numerous front end strategic visions for award wining developments & strategies; within client-side executive leadership.
This involves key relationships and negotiations, Shannon has made in over 15 years in property development & hospitality
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