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I am a registered architect with a multifaceted background in education, health, workplace, and cultural sectors. Before transitioning to architecture, I built a successful career in law, specialising in planning and commercial property, where I frequently represented clients in judicial and planning committee hearings. My passion for enhancing lives through architecture drives me to apply evidence-based design in delivering exceptional results for clients and stakeholders. With an empathetic leadership style, strong communication skills, and a client-focused approach, I am a valuable contributor to any project team. My portfolio of innovative architecture and interiors is rooted in a deep understanding of campus master planning, research environments, next-generation learning spaces, and academic workplace design. I excel in creating symbiotic relationships with clients and managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders. I believe in a collaborative process that actively involves clients throughout the design and planning journey, ensuring that solutions are tailored, innovative, and aligned with best practices. My experience across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand enables me to handle projects of various scales, particularly those that are complex, challenging, and culturally significant. In every project, I bring a collaborative and adaptive approach, ensuring that the design process and outcomes meet the unique needs of each client and their stakeholders. Leveraging Hassell's multidisciplinary expertise, I am committed to delivering holistic, best-for-project solutions in every setting.

Listed skills include Architectural Design, Architecture, Sustainable Design, Urban Design, and 16 others.