Sep 8 2010
John Novack, FAIA, Founder and Principal of Urban Design Group, was invited to attend the Asian Infrastructure & Property Development (AIPD) Summit 2010 in Macao, China.
Participation in the AIPD Summit was by invitation only, and the annual event was designed to bring senior-level executives from Asia's infrastructure and property development entities together with prequalified suppliers and consultants specializing in project development, architectural innovation and cutting edge construction.
The AIPD Summit provided an opportunity for key decision makers to meet qualified partners to form alliances and promote growth in Asia's emerging markets. The exclusive business forum included advanced presentations on construction, financing and sustainable development and provided the participants with opportunities for high-level networking and one-on-one meetings.
Novack was invited to participate based on his depth of experience and the firm's reputation for offering unique architectural solutions. With 45 years of experience, Novack brings a wealth of leadership and knowledge to the firm. His areas of expertise include hotel, resort, retail, mixed-use, recreational and institutional projects. Honored for his many accomplishments, he was admitted to The College of Fellows of The American Institute of Architects in 1994.
Urban Design Group's most notable project in the Asian marketplace is the master plan for the Oct Yantian Eco Park and Resort in Shenzen, China. The firm has also developed master plans for numerous other developments and projects in China and Southeast Asia.
Urban Design Group offers architectural, interior design, planning and urban design services to its worldwide clientele from studios in Atlanta, Georgia, and Dallas, Texas. A market leader in the application and advancement of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology, UDG's personnel work on a wide range of projects from hospitality and gaming to corporate and mixed-use.
In the firm's 35-year history, Urban Design Group has completed more than $6 Billion dollars in projects worldwide. The firm has received more than 80 design excellence awards and honors, 15 design competition awards and has been featured in hundreds of magazine articles, newspaper pieces and design resource books.
Source: http://www.urbandesigngroup.com/