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926: 956: 254:, its headcount was pruned from 800 employees down to 450. In China, business has fallen from its peak in the 2000s, when the mainland accounted for over half its revenues, to less than 30 per cent, the firm shrunk from some 2,000 employees to just over 1,600. Heinz Rust, one of the P&T directors responsible for the changes at the time, said the new company was “streamlined” to suit expansion plans. The company expanded internationally since around 2000, opened new offices in 896: 836: 866: 46: 941: 806: 911: 881: 791: 821: 247:. Following a rule change by the architects' professional body, HKIA, in 1981, after which full liability partnerships could incorporate, the practice was incorporated and renamed P&T Group in 1982. Its holding company, which owns all its offices premises and practices, was transferred into a trust protecting its owners, with rules determining dividends, and the reinvestment of profits within the company. 302:'s arrival in Hong Kong from Australia, to establish a design practice in response to the demand for grander buildings. In 1880s, the Beaconsfield Arcade was completed, Hong Kong’s first multi-storey shopping centre. Architect, Clement Palmer and structural engineer Arthur Turner joined the partnership. In 1890s, the company name changed to Palmer & Turner, the name remained for nearly a century. 414: 851: 291: 311: 971: 329:
were completed as iconic additions on Shanghai’s Bund. Hong Kong Shanghai Bank Headquarters was completed, being the first fully air-conditioned building in Hong Kong, and the tallest structure in South East Asia, at the time. India and Malaya offices were opened. Sultan of Johor’s Palace was
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P&T Group has expanded from a small firm to one of the largest international consultancies globally. It now has 14 offices in China, Singapore, Thailand, Middle East, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia; a team of more than 1600 architects, engineers, and designers; and projects carried out
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in Hong Kong’s Central District was completed. The Bangkok, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta offices were opened. Jinling Hotel and Bank Negara were completed, the tallest building in China and Indonesia respectively at the time.
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and Central Tower were completed. China landmarks such as the Oriental Plaza in Beijing, Harbour Ring Plaza, Citic Square and Raffles City in Shanghai were also completed. Shanghai office was opened.
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In 1970s, the Connaught Centre (now known as Jardine House) was completed, Hong Kong's first skyscraper, tallest building in Asia at the time and heralded the revitalization of the Central District.
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The first owner of No. 27 Lugard Road was Herbert William Bird (1872–?), Lennox's elder brother, who bought the land at a price of $ 2,160 on 27 July 1914 in public auction.
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in 1883. Arthur Turner, a structural engineer, joined the firm in 1884. From 1891 onwards, the name Palmer and Turner was kept, despite the arrival of new partners.
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Middle East and Vietnam offices and additional China offices were opened. The firm global employees reach 1000 in 2007, now about 1600.
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was completed on the famous Shanghai Bund. The Shanghai Customs Building was completed, establishing a distinctive “Shanghai Style”.
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In 1920s, the Shanghai office was opened. Saturation piling was introduced to allow buildings to rise above three storeys. The
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Based in Hong Kong, P&T claims its roots when architect William Salway set up his own practice on 1 October 1868.
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at Hung Hom was completed, the highest density campus in the world at that time. The Singapore office was opened.
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worldwide in over 100 cities. In 2018, P&T donated a collection of historical architectural archives to the
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The company name changed to P&T Group in 1980s, the name remaining to this day. Award-winning
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and Bank of China buildings were completed, continuing the firm's “Shanghai Style”. The grand
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was completed in Singapore, reflecting a distinctive South East Asian tropical style.
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During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the practice was very active in
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In 1990s, Hong Kong modern landmarks such as the new Standard Chartered Bank,
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In 1940s, the Hong Kong office was reopened after World War II. The iconic
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completed. The Shanghai and other offices were closed due to World War II.
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The company's fortunes have waxed and waned over the years. During the
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were completed in a modern style in 1960s, the latter two winning the
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The origins of the P&T Group date back to 1868, with founder
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P&T Architects & Engineers Ltd's official website
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Palmer and Turner

Hong Kong
Singapore
Shanghai
Dubai
Abu Dhabi
Wuhan
Bangkok
Ho Chi Minh City
Shenzhen
Macau
Kuala Lumpur
Jakarta
Exchange Square
Jardine House
Standard Chartered Bank Building
https://www.p-t-group.com/
Chinese
architectural firm
Hong Kong
Herbert William Bird
Legislative Council of Hong Kong
Lennox Godfrey Bird
Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank Building
colonial Hong Kong
Old Bund
Peace Hotel
Asian financial crisis
Dubai

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