Shannon Cloete

Specialist Luxury Hospitality Development Executive & Strategic Development Consultant

Redefining Luxury Property Development & Hospitality Design.

Award-winning design and development leadership in globally recognised high-end properties, including Integrated Resorts, luxury hotels, Hospitality, and retail destinations.

With over 18 years of experience in luxury property development, Shannon specialises in crafting iconic outcomes, including hotels, integrated resorts, and high-end retail spaces. From conceptual vision to execution, his work transforms properties into unforgettable experiences that drive business success.

Shannon has held executive roles in global developments and collaborations with top ASX-listed developers and partnered with iconic brands such as LVMH, Ritz-Carlton, Hermes, and many more. His core focus is leading client-side projects that seamlessly blend aesthetics and functionality and generate commercial value.

  • Ritz Carlton, Residence & Hotel - The Star Sydney

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  • modern architectural structure with arches, stairs, and escalator

    A Connection, The Link - Chadstone Melbourne

    Project
  • Luxury hotel lobby with modern design, featuring arched wall decor, plush carpeting, pendant lighting, and stylish furniture.

    Sofitel, M Gallery, Hotel Chadstone, Chadstone

    Project
  • StarQueensWharf

    The Star Queens Wharf, Integrated Resort

    Project
  • Luxury hotel lobby with modern design, a reception desk with a person standing, elegant ceiling detail, marble wall, and decorative lighting.

    Sovergein Resort, VIP Gaming + F&B The Star Sydney

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  • Lobby Bary entry, on Nineteen L19 the Star Gold Coast

    Luxury Hospitality, Rooftop The Star Gold Coast

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  • Futuristic twin skyscrapers near waterfront at sunset

    Abian & Marina Cove Hotel & Gallery - Zaha Hadid

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Clients & Brand Partners

Shannon collaborates with diverse clients and firms, leading strategic visions for award-winning developments and strategies. With over 18 years in property development, hospitality hotel and luxury developments, Shannon has built genuine relationships and secured key negotiations through impactful collaborations.

Palazzo Versace hotels, by Sunland Group
Marriott
LVMH brand Partnership with Chadstone shopping Centre
Sunland Group
Sofitel Luxury Hotels
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The Ritz-Carlton Residence & Hotel, The Star Sydney, a masterplan by Shannon Cloete, Director of Design & Development for The Star Entertainment Group.
Hermès luxury store expansion by Shannon Cloete, Director of Design & Development for Vicinity Centres & Gandel Group
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Follow Shannon’s Journey

View fullsize Beautiful moments nine years ago today mark an authentic design experience with true architectural excellence. I am deeply Honoured to have worked with Sunland & Dame Zaha Hadid, their London team, on our iconic Sunland Towers. 🙏 Marina Towers
View fullsize Site tours with Builders - what a week! Lovely seeing the reality come together #architecture #city #building #construction #retaildesign
View fullsize Desktop Travels - Starhill Kula Lumpur Malaysia, researching Architecture | travel planning tours ✈️
View fullsize Beauty in Architecture & Place - the gorgeous “West Bund Orbit’, Gallery, and event space building will be nestled within the new district as well as connecting to the cultural riverside park, the ‘Orbit’ is designed as a
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View fullsize 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
View fullsize Weekend study 📚 •keep learning •looking ahead •chapters anew #design #upskill #appliedbehavioranalysis #masterplan #careerdevelopment #career #strategy #economics #scalemodel #scaleup #learning
View fullsize Sketchy sketches 📐 love an old book of scans and finds #sketchbook #design #curves #arches #details
View fullsize 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
View fullsize 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 ✈️ 🌎 #
View fullsize 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
View fullsize 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

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Available for domesitc or International clients on request