Alireza Nofel

Urban 3D Visualiser

Alireza Nofel

Urban 3D Visualiser


Alireza is an Urban 3D Visualiser with experience in urban design and planning on a variety of projects in Australia and Internationally. Considering his multi-disciplinary expertise in design, he is well-versed in a wide variety of disciplines such as 3D visualisation, urban design, and planning practice for both the public and private sectors. This comprehension provides him with a solid foundation for determining the dynamics of developments and changes, which motivates him to perform successfully in all design and visualisation tasks.

At Hansen, Alireza has engaged in urban design projects such as visual impact assessment, 3D modeling, photomontage, and viewshed mapping throughout his career. Furthermore, he has extensive international expertise in a wide range of urban design and planning in the Middle East. Alireza’s competencies trajectory has evolved as a result of his studies, participation in various scale and context projects, and mentoring students in university design courses.


Charlie Zheng

Landscape Architect

Charlie Zheng

Landscape Architect


With over four years of international experience in landscape architecture, Charlie specialises in urban renewal, energy projects, and site remediation. With a Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from RMIT University, Melbourne, Charlie joined the Hansen team in 2023, fueled by a passion for sustainable outdoor spaces.

Charlie merges art and landscape design to create visually appealing, eco-friendly urban landscapes. His strengths lie in transforming urban environments into revitalised, energy-efficient spaces, enhancing living conditions.

Having worked on park designs and urban redevelopment, Charlie understands urban development and environmental remediation. He is committed to providing innovative, harmonious solutions for contemporary landscapes, valuing sustainability and blending aesthetics with functionality.


Contact Charlie Zheng
  • Concept plans
  • 3D modelling
  • Hand drawing
  • Site Remediation and Reuse
  • Public Space Design and Planning

Victor Cai

Urban Planner

Victor Cai

Urban Planner


Victor joined Hansen Partnership in 2020 after completing his Master’s in Urban Planning and Environment at RMIT University. During his time in the Master’s course, Victor was exposed to a diverse range of town planning topics, such as strategic planning, statutory planning, urban design, planning history, and urban economics and spatial development. As a planning professional, Victor seeks to utilize his background in climatology, geography and environmental sustainability to deliver projects that improve social, economic and environmental outcomes in urban environments.

 

At Hansen, Victor has assisted the Planning Team through conducting policy research, assessing planning risks, and report writing and managing development applications.

 


Contact Victor Cai
  • Strategic Planning
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Owen Zheng

3D Visualiser

Owen Zheng

3D Visualiser


Owen is an experienced 3D Visualizer and Landscape Architect with over 10 years of practical expertise. He’s worked on a variety of 3D rendering projects, including both commercial and residential buildings, as well as public and private spaces. His contributions have helped shape various design projects across South Eastern Australia and Victoria.


Contact Owen Zheng
  • 3D Rendering
  • Photomontage

Michael Cuccovia

Urban Designer

Michael Cuccovia

Urban Designer


Michael provides creative and technical design support for Hansen’s Urban Design and Strategic Planning teams in both local and international contexts, contributing to the production of urban context reports, transit-oriented developments, built form proposals, activity centre structure plans, town centre frameworks, visual impact assessments, preparation of urban design evidence statements and design documentation.


Suhas Vasudeva

Landscape Architect

Suhas Vasudeva

Landscape Architect


Suhas joined Hansen’s landscape team in 2022

With a keen interest in all aspects of design, Suhas combines a Masters Degree in Landscape Architecture with extensive experience in fields such as exhibition design, interior design, architecture and landscape architecture. He has a strong passion for Ecologically Sustainability Design.

Suhas enjoys working on all aspects of a project and has local experience working on parks, master plans, streetscapes, shopping centres, residential communities and residential landscapes.


Lochlan Matonti

Urban Design Assistant

Lochlan Matonti

Urban Design Assistant


Joining the Hansen team in 2022 in a graduate position, Lochie brings his interest in architecture and design to the Urban Design team. Motivated by logical outcomes, Lochie is passionate about designing at scale to produce spaces that can be used by a broad range of people across many disciplines. With a focus on climate change and sustainability, as well as access to public transport and walkability, Lochie has enjoyed working on Structure Plans and strategic Neighbourhood Frameworks where he is translating his educational experience into real-life solutions.

 


Yongqing Sun

Landscape Architect

Yongqing Sun

Landscape Architect


Sunny completed her Master of Landscape Architecture at RMIT University and joined Hansen as a graduate landscape architect in 2021. She is an outgoing creative who has a keen eye for ecological design and an unfaltering desire to enhance the quality of the environment through her work. During her time at university, she was exposed to a diverse range of projects with a focus on climate change, landscape restoration, and rehabilitation design. She has also participated in various residential and landscape projects in China. Her educational background and experience in practices have given her practical knowledge of landscape design and taught her how to teamwork with people. Sunny values hand drawings. Having traveled to many countries around the world, she has always shown great passion for the outdoor environment. As a graduate role of the team, Sunny support the team with CAD and drawing work, background research, site analysis, and the publishing of documentation.


Contact Yongqing Sun
  • Tourism & recreational open space design
  • Landscape restoration & rehabilitation
  • Multi-use residential and commercial design
  • Graphic production (Adobe Suite & Autocad)
  • GIS data analysis and production (QGIS)

Matilda Jenkins

Graduate Urban Planner

Matilda Jenkins

Graduate Urban Planner


Matilda works part time at Hansen Partnership while finishing up her Master of Urban Planning and Environment at RMIT.

With more than five years’ experience working in the arts and cultural sector, particularly with public and not-for-profit organisations, Matilda transitioned into planning to pursue an interest in cities and the way that people live together. She enjoys planning’s multidisciplinary nature and is curious about its potential to help facilitate community wellbeing.


Contact Matilda Jenkins
  • Graphic Visualisation
  • Spatial Analysis
  • Development Approvals
  • Statuatory Planning
  • Development and Land Use Strategy

Rainey Bullock

Urban Planner

Rainey Bullock

Urban Planner


Rainey joined Hansen Partnership in 2022 after completing a Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning at Griffith University on the Gold Coast. As an Urban Planner, Rainey’s passion lies in Integrated water management, climate adaptation, and coastal resilience. Rainey seeks to utilise her passions to deliver projects that create positive environmental outcomes.

At Hansen, Rainey has been involved in a variety of projects including planning scheme amendments, policy reviews and both residential and non residential places.

 


Contact Rainey Bullock
  • Statutory Planning
  • Strategic Planning
  • Policy Reviews
  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Vivian Lam

Landscape Architect

Vivian Lam

Landscape Architect


Vivian, a graduate of the Master of Landscape Architecture program at RMIT, has applied her exceptional design skills and expertise to the landscape architecture and urban design industry over the past two years.

With a diverse background and extensive involvement in numerous project types, particularly in the public realm, she possesses an ability to tackle a wide range of projects and collaborate effectively within a team.

Vivian’s passion lies in delving into the intricate social dynamics and environmental values to create sustainable and harmonious spaces. In 2023, Vivian joined Hansen, bringing along her invaluable professional experience, including active involvement in international projects.


Contact Vivian Lam
  • Landscape Assessment
  • Mapping
  • Master Planning
  • 3D Modelling
  • Graphic Production and Representation