Joanna Spiez

Associate - Landscape Architecture

With over 15 years of experience as a landscape architect in both private and public sector, Joanna worked on landscape architecture projects in three different countries. She brings a unique perspective to each project and has a passion for good design, incorporating sustainable and environmentally conscious design principles into her work.

Joanna has a diverse portfolio of projects, including large-scale public parks, residential estates, urban renewal projects, and commercial developments. She has a strong understanding of the design process and a keen eye for detail, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, functional, and aesthetically pleasing landscapes.

Throughout her career, Joanna has worked with a variety of stakeholders, including developers, contractors, local authorities and the community, to ensure that each design meets the specific needs and requirements of the project. She possess strong communication skills and is able to articulate complex design concepts to a wide range of audiences.

James Kelly

Associate - Urban Design

James is an Associate Urban Designer with experience in both private and public sectors. He has led the production of urban design strategies and was a member of technical advisory teams for for major rail projects on behalf of Victoria’s Big Build Program. Following an initial interest in architecture, James’ interest and expertise evolved into broader city shaping and urban design projects, with a passion for how people engage with urban and natural landscapes.

Throughout his career, James has contributed to, and led urban design projects including built form frameworks, urban design guidelines, structure plans and township planning, urban renewal, infrastructure projects, site and city-scale master planning and place-orientated streetscape design initiatives.

Additionally, James has extensive experience in urban design review, having contributed to the preparation of expert witness statements for VCAT and Planning Panels Victoria for major development and infrastructure propositions.

In the international context, James has contributed to city-scale planning and tourism development projects across South-East Asia, including working with local agencies and stakeholders based abroad. James’ leadership skills have been developed through leading project teams and active engagement with industry groups and the future generations of professionals, through tutoring classes at the University of Melbourne in the Bachelor of Design program.

Pat Iwanyshyn

Associate - Urban Design

Pat is a Master’s qualified town planner and urban designer with experience across a range of projects in Victoria and South Australia.

He has had a leading role in the preparation of planning and design projects in both the public and private sector. This background provides Pat with a strong basis for understanding the drivers of growth and change.

Pat’s multi-disciplinary background in planning and urban design ensures the delivery of comprehensive and well-informed projects. His skills in a range of digital software give him the tools to analyse and understand the urban environment.

He has been involved in a number of planning and urban design projects including structure plans, visual assessments, urban design assessments, planning applications, development plans and expert evidence.