the global
design & planning
practice
Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
some facts
Established 1946
Diversified global design & planning practice
with end-to-end creative and technical services
International reputation for large-scale urban
planning and quality design
China Science and Technology Museum
solid foundation
Over 1,100 staff with 2007 revenues
well above US $200,000,000
Lalaport Centre, Kashiwan, Japan
our mission
Create great places that enhance
the human experience.
Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
strategic initiatives
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Become the premier global design firm
Diversify practice across sectors, services and
geographies to increase opportunities for world class
value-added commissions
Focus expansion on first tier, international cities for
access to quality clients and world-class talent
Push technology to constantly re-define innovation
Zha Bei, Shanghai, China
Revenue Growth (1996 – 2006)
London
Chicago
Los Angeles
Dallas
Baltimore
Washington, DC
Miami
RTKL Worldwide
Madrid
Tokyo
Shanghai
Net Revenue By Geography
YTD June 2007
US Ambassador’s Residence
Kuwait City, Kuwait
core services
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Planning / Urban Design
Architecture
Interior Architecture
Environmental Graphic Design
Historic Preservation
Structural Engineering
MEP Engineering
City Crossing, Shenzhen, China
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Applied Technology
Landscape Architecture
Special Systems Design
Sustainability
Healthcare Technologies
Brand Building
Protective Planning
practice groups
COMMERCIAL
Retail
Sport/Leisure
Residential
Hospitality
HEALTHCARE
Strategic Planning
Hospitals
Laboratories
Equipment Planning
WORKPLACE
Corporate
Diplomatic
Civic
Academic
PLANNING&URBAN DESIGN
ENGINEERING
Special systems
Structural
MEP
Net Revenue by Practice Group / Sector
YTD June 2007
collaboration
While we dominate a number of key markets across
the globe, we believe true design magic comes when
we cross-pollinate ideas and approaches across our
core business sectors and services.
our process
Holistic, multi-discipline collaboration that
incorporates urban design, architecture,
interiors, branding and landscape
architecture to create places of distinction.
the work
placemaking
RTKL creates environments that celebrate the human
condition – places where people feel comfortable, safe,
part of a larger community. This takes an understanding
of the broader issues of context, scale and the public
realm as much as an emphasis on detail and quality.
North Bund District Plan
Shanghai
Tustin Legacy
Tustin, CA
Bawadi Masterplan
Dubai, UAE
convergence: mxd
A single-use sensibility is no longer sustainable.
Today’s major developments depend on a mixture of
uses, an urban sensibility and a collaboration among
multiple stakeholders.
Stacked components, mass transit and an enhanced
public realm are the hallmarks of the next generation
of large-scale development.
City Crossing
Shenzhen, China
Westfield San Francisco Centre
San Francisco, California
living above the shop
Shifting demographics and an emphasis on life-style are
altering the residential landscape. Today’s new
communities rely on “sustainable planning” to create a
proximity of uses and an urban density in a suburban or
edge-city location.
The Domain
Austin, Texas
escape
Rebounding from an economic slump, hotels
worldwide are emphasizing the importance of a
complete and comprehensive guest experience.
Whether we design for the executive or the tourist, we
now offer a comprehensive team of planners,
architects, interior architects and graphic designers.
Hotel Amstel
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Mandarin Oriental
Miami, Florida
wellness
A more demanding and sophisticated consumer is
driving new changes in the design and delivery of health
care and health-related environments. Hospitals
resemble hotels while centers of excellence are
demanding innovative thinking in terms of operations
and technology.
Florida Hospital Waterman
Tavares, Florida
The Heart Hospital, Baylor
Plano, Texas
managing brands
Our knowledge of brand helps our clients define their
mission and values. Our understanding of consumer
trends, the value of sponsorship and the elusive science
of psychographics has placed us head and shoulders
above our competition in translating those values – their
brand – into the built environment.
SubZero/Wolf/KWC Showroom
Charlotte, North Carolina
Atlanta, Georgia
Shinsei Bank
Tokyo, Japan
Canyon Ranch
Brand Guidelines
technology
Technology moves faster than the speed of business,
and RTKL has been at the absolute forefront of
combining specialized services with world class design
to create the next wave of technology-enhanced
environments.
Special Systems. Equipment Planning. Applied Tech.
Huawei Data Center
Shanghai, China
the speed of business
Whether designing a new headquarters on the skyline
or developing a workspace that expresses mission as
much as it attracts and retains talent, RTKL has
assembled an impressive workplace portfolio
Computer Sciences Corp
European Headquarters
Aldershot, UK
Shenzhen Finance and
Cultural Centre
Shenzhen, China
General Motors Public Affairs
Washington, DC
how we shop
The nature of retail has changed dramatically over the
last five years, and RTKL has led the charge in creating
vibrant commercial environments that understand
retail’s relationship with brand, entertainment,
technology and lifestyle.
Duty Free Shops
Various Locations
Garden Walk Parkside
Tokyo, Japan
culture as catalyst
RTKL believes in preserving the historic and cultural
legacies of all communities along with creating the
iconic images of the present. These we see as
opportunities to create great architecture as well as
spark urban regeneration and foster a deeper sense
of civic pride.
Shanghai Science and
Technology Museum
Shanghai, China
Chinese Film Museum
Beijing, China
US Capitol Visitor Center
Washington, DC
transit-oriented development
Today’s sustainable, thriving communities rely on
a mixture of uses as well as an understanding of
mass transit, which should be an integral element
of any comprehensive urban plan. By creating
economic opportunities and commercial nodes,
TOD makes our cities more livable.
Principe Pio
Madrid, Spain
Estacion Malaga
Malaga, Spain
sport-anchored districts
Critical to the success of stadia and arenas today is
the development of an intense, intimate fan
environment complete with pre- and post-game
activities. These developments feature new sources
of revenue for operators and opportunities for cities to
create an iconic image.
LA LIVE!
Los Angeles, CA
Moscow Sport and
Entertainment District
Moscow, Russia
sustainability
At the core of every RTKL project lies a
commitment to preserving and ensuring
the needs of future generations. From
project conception to completion, RTKL
implements sustainable design practices
ranging from the use of environmentally
friendly products to LEED Certification.
Walter Reed Community Center
Washington, DC
New Jiang Wan Community Center
Shanghai, China
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design & planning
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