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David Lane Principal. Brisbane.

  • Bachelor of Applied Sciences (Built Environment), QIT (QUT) (1976)
  • Graduate Diploma in Architecture, QIT (1979)
  • Australian Institute of Architects,Graduate Student Medallist (1979)
  • Registered Architect, QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA & NT
  • Registered Architect, Malaysia, Indonesia and Hong Kong (within the Company environment)

As one of Australia's best known architectural specialists in the Elderly Care industry, David Lane has worked on major domestic projects in all Eastern states across the private, public and charitable sectors. He has directed work on significant international projects located in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, United Kingdom, Taiwan, Canada, US and China. He is currently involved in projects in Malaysia, the United Kingdom and China, as well as some exciting new initiatives in India.

David has been a Principal of Thomson Adsett Architects since 1986 and was appointed as Group Chairman in 2004. He has been instrumental in developing Thomson Adsett's reputation as a Specialist Consultancy Practice through the expansion of Retirement and Aged Care divisions in key growth markets around Australia. The practice has designed over 1100 architectural projects in these sectors since 1984. David was responsible for setting up Thomson Adsett's Tokyo office from 1994 to 1997 and more recently operations in Hong Kong, which he has guided since 1997.

He has extensive experience in most facets of architectural projects ranging from single residences, townhouse developments, high-rise unit developments, small commercial projects, schools and churches, with primary focus on Retirement and Aged Care projects with a linkage to the Health Industry.

In addition, David has served on a number of Boards, including DACADS (Division of Aged Care and Domiciliary Services) for Uniting Church Queensland and Presbyterian Aged Care. He is also involved with the Australian Masters in Aged Care Services and The Salvation Army's Aged Care Future Committee as an advocate of social responsibility and corporate participation. His passion for issues impacting on the elderly and their built environment is reflected in his highly regarded guest lectures both within Australia and internationally.

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