DESIGNER/ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT)

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1 NAME JOHANNES HENDRIK SPIES COMPANY CURRENT POSITION TOWNLAND CONSULTANTS LTD DIRECTOR (MASTER PLANNER/ URBAN DESIGNER/ LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT) YEAR OF BIRTH 1972 NATIONALITY SOUTH AFRICAN KEY EXPERIENCE Johannes Spies is an advisory, planning and design Director of Master Planning, Urban Design and Landscape works. His 13 years experience covers strategic studies and projects for public and private sector clients in the, inter alia, real estate, tourism, industrial and sports industries. He has received international recognition for professional excellence, including awards from the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) and the Institute of Landscape Architects of South Africa (ILASA). He is a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA) and also a Registered Landscape Architect. Johannes has a particular interest in developing responsible environmental and sustainable green solutions through Master Planning. He heads Design Development for the TOWNLAND Group and is in charge of TOWNLAND s Jakarta Office, from which he directs strategic projects focussed on the Indonesia, Vietnam and other ASEAN markets. Highlights of recent projects include the 2020 Morocco Tourism Study, 3 Greening Master Plans covering a large area of Hong Kong and the 2008 Olympic Equestrian Venues. Country Experience: Indonesia, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Macau, Hong Kong, Mainland China, North Africa and the Republic of South Africa. EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 2001 MSc Master in Urban and Regional Planning, The Institute of Technology Bandung, Indonesia 1995 BLA Bachelor in Landscape Architecture, The University of Pretoria, South Africa 2006 Registered Landscape Architect, Hong Kong 2005 Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA) EXPERIENCE RECORD To date Director (Master Planner/ Urban Designer/ Landscape Architect) - PT Townland International, Indonesia 700 ha Kota Baru Parayangan in West Java, Indonesia Currently, Kota Baru Parayangan is one of the most successful and prominent new towns and residential real estate projects in Indonesia. For its Phase 2, which comprises 700 ha, TOWNLAND leads and facilitates the development of the Conceptual Master Plan. The site has a mountainous terrain with prestigious lake frontage, making it the prime site of the entire New Town. Johannes is Project Director for the Conceptual Master Plan Stage and in charge of the urban planning, infrastructure design, road design, open space design including an 18-hole international standard golf course and preliminary conceptual architecture. In this role he facilitates resolution of complex environmental and design issues with an aim to deliver a highly unique product, earmarked to be the paramount new development in West Java. S:\MANAGEMENT\PR Materials\CV\ENG\Johannes Spies.Doc 14 September, 2011 Page 1 of 6

2 1,500 ha New Town at Krian, Greater Surabaya, Indonesia This is the largest real estate investment of public listed companies, PT Pembangunan Perumahan Tbk and PT Jasa Marga Tbk, a Project with investment in the residential, commercial, recreation and industrial sectors. TOWNLAND leads a consortium of consultants who is preparing the Conceptual Master Plan of the entire development, the Detailed Master Plan of Phase 1, market studies, environmental studies and infrastructure studies. Johannes acts as Project Director and supervises the planning and design processes aiming to deliver a product that will drive investor interest in this flagship project of two public listed companies. 1,187 ha New Town in Palembang, Indonesia PT Ciputra Development Tbk, one of the largest real estate investors in South East Asia and a public listed company, is planning to invest in a residential development with commercial and tourism facilities on a prestigious parcel of land in West Palembang that has lake and wetland frontage with access to regional highways and railways, making it a prime site in the entire South Sumatra. To conceptualize a Vision for the Project, TOWNLAND is preparing a Master Land Use Plan and Johannes is the Project Director in charge of realizing PT Ciputra Development Tbk s ambition of a landmark development in Palembang Director (Urban Design & Master Planning) - ACLA Limited, Hong Kong PLANNING, MASTER PLANNING AND GREENING Morocco 2020 Vision Tourism Study, Kingdom of Morocco, North Africa Director responsible for formulating strategic tourism policies and design standards for tourism products at designated tourism sites in Morocco. The study took an inventory of tourism destinations in the country and amalgamated data through a project GIS to identify priority zones for investment in the tourism industry as well as defining priority sites for developing strategic tourism products that will drive tourism development until RAK Gateway City, United Arab Emirates (UAE) Director responsible for overseeing the development of the detailed master plan, formulation of development controls, greening framework and sustainability design strategies. RAK Gateway City comprises 1,200 ha. It is envisioned as the core urban area of the Emirates of Ras Al Khaimah and designed to be a low carbon green city. Development of Greening Master Plans in Hong Kong Project manager and technical director for 3 of the 5 GMP projects commissioned by Hong Kong s Civil Engineering and Development Department. These are: - Greening Master Plan for Central; - Greening Master Plans for Sheung Wan to Causeway Bay; - Greening Master Plans for the Remaining Urban Areas. Johannes directed all major planning and design components of these assignments and represented the projects at all key government and public forums and interfaces. He is highly familiar with the technical, operational and managerial aspects of urban greening and has developed information and education systems for designers and end users of GMPs. This includes setting up a GIS for the design phase and a Greening Master Plan Information Management System for the maintenance phases. S:\MANAGEMENT\PR Materials\CV\ENG\Johannes Spies.Doc 14 September, 2011 Page 2 of 6

3 Strategic Overview of the Enhancement Works at Government Piers & Landing Facilities, Hong Kong Project manager and landscape architect responsible for site and literature surveys to describe the condition of facilities in Hong Kong and to determine the international planning and design norms and standards with an aim of proposing enhancement works. The Study covered 102 Government Piers and Landings. It recommended improvements to safety and operational aspects, aesthetic appearance, greening and maintenance. Feasibility Study for Development at Cha Kwo Ling Kaolin Mine Site, Hong Kong Project managing and directing the landscape and visual impact assessment. The Study includes two designated projects that are the subjects of the assessment: Residential housing estate and distributor road. Planning and Development Study in the North East New Territories, Hong Kong (original Study) A large and challenging feasibility study. Johannes acted as project manager and principal consultant for the landscape planning and design of all 3 new towns covered by the study. The scope of landscape works were wide ranging and included public squares, regional and district open spaces, pedestrian and cycle ways, river restoration, wetland habitats, highway landscapes and landscapes for several types of other infrastructure works. Aoshanwan Seaside Garden Town in Qingdao, Mainland China Project manager for a prime tourism and residential destination in the Qingdao region, which is earmarked as the catalyst for tourism development in this high potential zone in North China. The town has been developed as a benchmark green destination and incorporates highly innovative greening solutions to ensure long-term sustainable landscapes. Suzhou City Jing Hang Canal, Mainland China Urban designer responsible for the planning and urban design of tourism, commercial, leisure and landscape areas along the primary channel of the historically important Jing Hang Canal. Landscape Master Plan for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Landscape architect responsible for development control documentation, quality management and technical innovation. This study formulated landscape improvement policies and guidelines for the entire city and covered all aspects of the hard and soft landscape. Boi Loi High-tech Industrial Town, Vietnam Technical director responsible for the general and detailed master planning and sustainable design. This is a 3,000 ha project North of Ho Chi Minh City that is earmarked as new catalyst for growth in the Tai Ninh Province. Chau Duc Urban Industrial Town, Vietnam Technical director responsible for coordinating and developing the general and detailed master plans for this 2,200 ha project South of Ho Chi Minh City. It was designed using a master planning accreditation system to ensure high performance on sustainability evaluation criteria. S:\MANAGEMENT\PR Materials\CV\ENG\Johannes Spies.Doc 14 September, 2011 Page 3 of 6

4 Tay Bac New Urban Area, Vietnam For this 1,200 ha project, Johannes was planning and design director. It is the largest satellite city around HCMC, planned to alleviate development pressure in the economic capital. Johannes oversaw the planning, urban design, architecture and engineering aspects of the project. Truong Le Eco-Tourism Resort, Vietnam Master planner responsible for design development and coordination of a prime 220 ha tourism resort development in the designated Samson tourism region south of Hanoi. LANDSCAPE PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE Redevelopment of Parkes Street, Kowloon Preparation of Landscape Master Plan for residential redevelopment and Public Open Space Olympic Equestrian Event, Hong Kong Project manager and principle landscape architect responsible for all conceptual design, technical submissions, detailed design, tender documentation, tender assessment and contract administration services related to landscape works at all four event sites. Proposed Third New Golf Course at Kau Sai Chau, Hong Kong Project manager and principle landscape architect responsible for the coordination of all landscape works and submissions, including the tree removal application, landscape and visual impact assessment, detailed design and contract administration. Environmental Review of Changes to Route 10 (Southern Section), Hong Kong Project manager to oversee the review of the landscape and visual impact assessment. The study aimed to determine the environmental acceptability of the changes to the proposed route layout. These constituted a material change as defined by the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (EIAO). Design and Construction of Castle Peak Cable Tunnel, Hong Kong Project manager responsible for the landscape deliverables of the project, which aim to create a tunnel between Tuen Mun and Castle Peak carrying electricity cables. Landscape works are associated with tunnel portals, park reinstatement and woodland reinstatement. Feasibility Study for Development of Animal Carcass Treatment Facilities, Hong Kong Project manager and landscape architect of the landscape and visual impact assessment. Of particular interest to the Study is the cumulative impact of the facilities on the presence of other proposed infrastructure. The Study concluded that within the presence of the other proposed infrastructure, the landscape and visual impact would be acceptable if the recommended mitigation measures were employed. Planning and Development Study of Potential Housing Site within Tuen Mun Area 54, Hong Kong Project manager and landscape consultant responsible for the execution of revisions to landscape and visual impact assessment. S:\MANAGEMENT\PR Materials\CV\ENG\Johannes Spies.Doc 14 September, 2011 Page 4 of 6

5 Planning and Development Study for Potential Housing Site near San Wai Court, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong Project manager to oversee the revisions to the landscape and visual impact assessment and EM&A manual. Proposed Property Development Above Light Rail Transit Terminus, TSWTL 23, Area 33, Tin Shui Wai, Hong Kong Project manager responsible for the review of the master landscape plan. Residential Development at PSI Barrio, Macau Project manager of all landscape works associated with this residential development project, which includes a 5,000m 2 resort-style landscaped podium and several clubhouseassociated interior landscape areas. Proposed Residential Development at Beacon Hill Road, Hong Kong Manager of design and contract administration works for a residential project with a podium clubhouse, swimming pool and sky garden. Proposed Residential Development at No 78 Mount Kellett, Hong Kong Design and contract administration manager of all landscape works for a three-storey residence with a podium deck, swimming pool and other associated landscapes. Proposed Residential Development at No. 73 Mount Kellett Road, Hong Kong Design and contract administration manager of all landscape works for a three-storey residence with a podium deck and other associated landscapes. Proposed Villa in Coloane, Macau Project manager and principle landscape architect responsible for landscape works for a hillside villa with extensive landscape terraces, slope works and swimming pools. Landscape Design for Open Terrace at One Exchange Square, Hong Kong Project manager and principle landscape architect responsible for the design and contract administration of renovation works at the open terrace. Preliminary Environmental Review of New ICAC Headquarters in North Point, Hong Kong Project manager and principal consultant of the visual impact assessment. The Study indicates that the preliminary design proposal is acceptable. It also demonstrates that lowering the building height would not significantly improve the building s environmental performance. Environmental and Landscaping Detailed Design for Drainage Improvement in South Lantau, Hong Kong This project proposed hard and soft landscape works for eight rivers and drainage channels in South Lantau aiming to mitigate landscape and visual impacts. Services under his management included all design activities, from concept to tender drawings as well as tree felling applications. S:\MANAGEMENT\PR Materials\CV\ENG\Johannes Spies.Doc 14 September, 2011 Page 5 of 6

6 Window to China Convention City, Mainland China Project Manager and urban designer responsible for design coordination between all architects, engineers and environmental specialists. The project was awarded 1 st Prize in an international design competition GIS Field Researcher - The University of Pretoria, Republic of South Africa Landscape Architect - Van Riet and Louw Landscape Architects, Republic of South Africa Field Supervisor of Tree Works - The Department of Water Affairs and Forestry, Government of the Republic of South Africa AWARDS & COMPETITIONS AWARDS: 2010 Merit Award (Landscape Planning / Research Study), Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects - Greening Master Plan for Remaining Urban Areas, Design and Construction 2009 International Project of the Year Award, Sustain Magazine, United Kingdom 2008 Merit Award (Sustainable Architecture), Hong Kong Institute of Architects - YWCA Guest House and Conference Facility 1997 Post Graduate Scholarship, The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) 1995 Best Performance in Landscape Construction During Final Year, University of Pretoria 1993 Certificate of Merit for Excellence in the Study of Landscape Architecture, ILASA 1993 Certificate of Merit for Academic Performance, University of Pretoria COMPETITIONS: st Prize: Landscape Planning and Design Competition of the Zhihui Valley of the Suzhou Science and Technology Town st Prize: Bien Hoa Urban Renewal, International Master Planning Competition, Bien Hoa, Vietnam st Prize: Windows to China Convention City, International Design Competition, Beijing, Mainland China st Prize: Dream Water World Resort, International Design Competition, Pinggu, Mainland China st Prize: International Student Design Competition, IFLA JURIES AND CONFERENCES 2008 Member of Jury: Shenzhen Long Gang Urban Design International Competition, Government of Long Gang & Planning Bureau of Long Gang, Shenzhen, Mainland China 2009 Paper and Presentation: IFLA APR Conference, Incheon - Greening Master Plans in Hong Kong, a Case Study, South Korea 2009 Presentation: Hong Kong Institute of Planners Conference, Hong Kong - Holistic Greening Approaches for Hong Kong S:\MANAGEMENT\PR Materials\CV\ENG\Johannes Spies.Doc 14 September, 2011 Page 6 of 6