Urban Design

Urban Design

Urban Design plays a pivotal role in shaping urban form and spaces.

At the heart of our approach is a commitment to good design. As leaders of Urban Design in Victoria, we see ourselves as facilitators, applying our understanding of various stakeholder interests to create practical and imaginative solutions that work.

Over the past two decades, our Urban Designers have led strategic master planning, design advisory, expert evidence, and capacity-building projects across both the private and public sectors that have activated, connected, and inspired societies.

Gerhana Waty

Director - Urban Design

Gerhana is a Melbourne-based urban designer with almost two decades of expertise across both the public and private sectors. Specialising in urban design, she has a strong foundation in design appraisals, master planning, and framework initiatives, both in Australia and internationally.

With an architectural background, Gerhana is passionate about evidence-based design and urban analytics. Her expertise in these areas allows her to influence design outcomes and decision-making in dynamic urban environments. At Hansen, Gerhana plays a key role in shaping strategic and statutory urban design projects, prioritising the creation of safe and sustainable spaces. Her leadership in projects such as the Surabaya Urban Development Program in Indonesia and the award-winning Streets for People Feasibility Study for the City of Darebin showcases her ability to deliver high-quality urban design solutions.

In addition to her project work, Gerhana provides expert advice to government agencies and developers on urban development applications and design justifications. She also contributes academically as a sessional Master of Architecture Studio Leader at RMIT University and the University of Melbourne’s Melbourne School of Design.

 

  • Streets for People feasibility study & concept design
  • Built Form Review
  • Precinct masterplan
  • Structure plans
  • Activity centre planning
  • Strategic planning
  • Urban design analysis
  • Transit oriented development and pedestrian oriented design
  • Architectural design /public space design

Recent Projects