International

International

A proud history of leadership on international planning & design projects.

Since the mid-1990s, we have led and contributed to influential urban management, planning, design and landscape projects across Southeast Asia and beyond, always working alongside National counterparts.

We provide specialist services to global donor agencies such as the United Nations, the World Bank and Asian Development Bank as well as supporting the Australian Government (DFAT) through its aid programme. We also work with allied multidisciplinary practices in bringing our proven experience in international cooperation to the forefront in urban-environmental infrastructure investment.

At Hansen, we remain committed to fostering positive change internationally and prioritising capacity-building in emerging markets by sharing Australian planning and design expertise.

Steve Schutt

Director – Landscape Architecture

Steve is a registered landscape architect with extensive experience both in Australia and internationally. He has worked on a wide range of projects across various sectors, including public domain design, residential landscapes, educational institutions, recreational facilities, natural and rehabilitated landscapes, commercial developments, and large-scale infrastructure projects.

His expertise spans the full spectrum of landscape architecture, from conceptual design and design development to documentation, contract administration, master planning, visual assessment, and community consultation. He also provides expert evidence to planning tribunals.

Steve has extensive experience managing multidisciplinary project teams. He has led the design and implementation of several major landscape projects, including the University of New South Wales Mall, Walsh Bay Redevelopment, Sydney Olympic Velodrome, Frankston CAD Urban Renewal, Langtree Mall Redevelopment in Mildura, Devonport Foreshore Redevelopment in Tasmania, and the award-winning Mackenzie Falls Gorge Trail.

As a director of Hansen Partnership, Steve applies his skills and experience across a range of projects, from landscape master planning to urban design studies and the detailed implementation of landscape designs in both urban and non-urban environments. His multidisciplinary expertise allows him to seamlessly integrate urban planning, urban design, and landscape architecture to deliver high-quality solutions.

  • public domain design
  • master planning
  • landscape design
  • strategic planning and design
  • visual assessment
  • VCAT expert witness

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