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Founder
Joey Wong. AIA
/ Founder and Principal Architect
Joey, the founder of PLACE Architects, is a registered architect in New York, USA, with three decades of international experience. Her diverse portfolio spans commercial mixed-use, hotel, retail, office, and residential projects, transforming urban landscapes into sustainable, commercially thriving environments that meet evolving market demands. Joey’s passion lies in delivering design excellence that drives long-term value for stakeholders.
A career highlight includes leading the KK100 mixed-use development in Shenzhen, a pioneering project in urban regeneration that significantly transformed the city’s skyline. Joey’s past work includes urban regeneration and asset enhancement projects across Asia, where she prioritized sustainability, user-centered design, and commercial success. As the founder of PLACE Architects, Joey has guided the studio to achieve design excellence, earning the Best Mixed Use Development award at the 2019 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards. She also founded PLACE Developments, a strategic advisory firm that complements PA’s architectural work by guiding developers to enhance urban projects globally.
Joey holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania, USA, and a Bachelor of Arts in Architectural Studies from the University of Washington, USA.
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Ambassadors
Bailey is passionate about food, and loves to interact with people, he shows his gratitude and affection by flapping his ears. Marley prides himself on showing attention to detail, he is agile, a couch warmer and never misses out when treats are on offer.
As PLACE Ambassadors Bailey and Marley make regular appearances at the PLACE ARCHT studio. Their unique individuality makes them a popular addition to the studio. They even have their own Instagram page! Favourite pastimes include, running, wrestling and napping.
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