sym.studio Archive

PLA People Interview

“Place Making is a collaborative process that reveals and responds to the genius loci – sense of place, that gives each project the potential to be truly unique as well as authentic to its location and community. These points of difference facilitate innovative thinking and inform the identity and principles in shaping its future.” Jody Summers 2013

Jody Summers recent interview by Place Leaders Association. 

Jody Summers is the National Place Making Manager at the diversified property group, Stockland Corporation Limited and the Creative Coordinator for a small design company, Sym Studio Pty Limited. With a design degree of Landscape Architecture from the University of British Columbia, Canada and associated New South Wales University, Jody has specialised in Visioning and Place Making services for 15 years including 9 years in management roles and 4 years in property development. She excels at facilitating creative processes and environmental & community development initiatives in diversified property and business development arenas with award winning outcomes.

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Dee Why Foreshore Renewal

Sym. Studio has been selected by Warringah Council to complete renewal works for Dee Why Foreshore. The project requires Sym. Studio to lead a team of sub consultants to upgrade and renew various assets along the prominent coastal foreshore.

Land and Housing Corporation, Woy Woy

Sym. Studio has been selected to provide Landscape Architectural services for Land and Housing Corporation (previously NSW Department of Housing). The project will include Schematic Concept and Design Documentation to create a sustainable and productive landscape for Land and Housing residents.