Established in 1992, Pei Partnership Architects is a full-service, international practice whose broad areas of expertise focus on a single goal:

design excellen ce. Founding Partners Chien Chung Pei and Li Chung Pei, sons of I.M. Pei and for many years key members of his firm, adhere to the design commitment, innovation and distinction they gained in over 35 years of combined experience at I.M. Pei & Partners and in the twenty years since the creation of Pei Partnership Archit ects. This accumulated growth and knowledge defines the work of Pei Partnership Architects: respect for past achievements and responsiveness to present needs in the pursuit of enduring architecture. The Partners are supported by senior design and management principals and a corp s of talented designers who extend the capabilities of the firm into projects of different programs and scales. This diverse and multidisciplinary approach ensu res that each commission is understood and explored for its unique properties an d opportunities while drawing upon a seasoned record of construction experience including the careful oversight of a client s budget and schedule. Pei Partnership Architects has been engaged to design high-rise towers, healthca re facilities, institutional buildings, museums and concert halls as well as lar ge-scale urban master plans and waterfront parks. The Al-Turki Business Park in Dharan, Saudi Arabia, The Centurion in New York City, the Museum of Islamic Art Park in Doha, Qatar, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Headquarters i n Beijing and the BMW Xingdebao 5S Dealership in Beijing, China were all recentl y completed.Pei Partnership Architects fully supports sustainable ( green ) building design. Working with the industry s leading engineers, the firm balances the init ial cost of construction against the long-term advantages of conservation. In th is time of global warming and dwindling resources, sustainability is not only a wa tchword but an imperative to be heeded by all responsible professionals. We focus on forging strong, long-term relationships with our clients, as we cons ider sound client relationships the most important contributor to our success. W e cement these relationships by providing superior client service in the pursuit of design excellence. Open communication creates a platform for dynamic interac tion to spark creativity and delivery of a common vision. Employee talent is the cornerstone of our success. We create an environment wher e our employees meet fresh, exciting design challenges and experience the satisf action of a job well done. Ours is also an environment that is flexible to chang e and open to innovation. Pei Partnership Architects is headquartered in New York City.

The company s body of completed works is dominated by aquarium and oceanarium rela ted projects both in Australia and internationally. This specialised field grew from the principal s extensive involvement (commencing in 1987) with the multi-awa rd winning aquarium and tourism based project, Underwater World, Mooloolaba. Thi s specialised field of architectural design draws together many diverse elements , public architecture, dynamic interiors, creating true living habitats, severe en gineering and structural requirements, themed experience based interior design, co mplex life support systems, dramatic viewing concepts using engineered acrylic p anel and tunnel technology, artificial environment replication and construction, graphic and interpretive panel and multimedia design. The company is also activ e in the provision of architectural services for commercial, retail and office b uilding projects, industrial buildings, prestige houses, and medium to high dens ity residential projects. Crossley Architects are a member of the Green Buildin g Council of Australia. As an accredited green building professional we promote green design principles where possible in our projects. This encompasses plannin

g for orientation, design for climate, design for healthy interior environments, appropriate use of materials, natural lighting and ventilation together with lo w energy and water use initiatives. We also recognise the importance of deliveri ng personal, contemporary and functional designs which meet our clients construc tion cost budgets. Our design process evolves affordable, workable and responsib le solutions. Furthermore, we endeavour to meet our clients needs timeously and appropriately w ithin the set budget constraints which we understand are integral in the process of building, renovating and upgrading one s home. Finally, we are interested in architecture as whole. We understand that Company profile CCoommppaannyy pprrooffiillee Company profile Manifesto Company Profile Directors Publications the industry is constantly evolving as is common in all spheres of design. It is for this reason that we aim to entrench ourselves within the South African arch itectural landscape exploring all aspects including residential, commercial, and social initiatives.