Cox Richardson has announced that airport design specialist David Holm has joined the Sydney architecture and planning practice as Director.

Holm has over 20 years experience in the transport design sector, specifically airports and airport retail design having worked on projects including: Singapore’s Changi Terminals 1 and 3; Sydney International Airport “Forum”, the retail development of Sydney Airport’s Terminal 2; East Hall retail at Chek Lap Kok International Airport in Hong Kong and New Delhi International Airport in India.

Holm is also known for authoring two books: "Drawing Italy" and "Drawing Paris" and for working closely with several institutions tutoring, mentoring and presenting master classes.

Cox Richardson founder Director, Professor Philip Cox, said, “David’s work is exhilarating and ambitious. We share a common passion for and sensibility around drawing - the cornerstone of design.”

As an artist, architect and author Holm's addition to the practice compliments Professor Cox's undertakings in those fields. Philip Cox has been the author of over seven architectural books ranging from Rude Timber Buildings to books on Australian Towns and Historic Buildings and a forthcoming book, with Bob Meyer and Philip Graus on Australian suburbia.

Professor Cox said, "We plan to produce more publications on our much loved subject of architecture."

Co-founder at Cox Richardson, John Richardson said, “We are extremely pleased and excited about David joining us. His capabilities cross-pollinate with our own depth of expertise in transport, urban design and retail. David is an integral part of our strategy going forward.

Holm commented: “My design focus is in the provision of enjoyable and successful public built form. I am excited by the possibilities within Australia and overseas which this new union offers.