Landscape Architecture

Landscape Architecture

As landscape architects, we are not just designers, we are story tellers.

We weave elements of culture, history, place, and community into every project.

Our Landscape Architecture team has a 20+ year track record of leading public domain and institutional projects, as well as residential, commercial, tourism and landscape & visual impact assessment (LVIA) projects. Our projects span the globe, from Melbourne to South East Asia, receiving multiple international awards.

We pride ourselves on going beyond aesthetics in creating places and spaces that are backed by research, promote sustainability, respect the site, and are made to last.

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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