Women in design

News March 07, 2025

Marching forward at Hassell: Equity in action on International Women’s Day

Gender equity isn’t just a commitment for us at Hassell — it’s a movement led by the incredible women shaping our industry every day.

Annabel Koeck

Tanya Golitschenko

Media April 20, 2024

World Landscape Architecture (WLA) profile Michelle Zhu

WLA recently spoke to Hassell Principal Michelle Zhu, ​‘a Shanghai-based landscape architect who has over 15 years of landscape architecture experience on many significant public realm and city-shaping projects across China’.

Carolin Funcke

With over 15 years of experience working as an architect for leading firms in Australia and Europe, Carolin is a Senior Associate and Co-leader of Education and Science, based at our Sydney studio.

News March 08, 2024

International Women’s Day 2024: ​‘It’s not just altruism – it’s good business’

Although there has been significant progress regarding equity in the workplace, women today still encounter substantial barriers to attaining equal footing in the economy. Let’s look beyond the granular ways to fix the symptoms and disrupt the cause.

Media March 08, 2024

Women supporting women in practice

In an opinion piece for Smart Company, Nikki Tugano of diversity, equity and inclusion platform SeenCulture celebrates ​“four incredible women” that she shared an International Women’s Day panel with, including her ​“long-time HR mentor” Karen Atfield, Head of People and Culture at Hassell.

Media March 05, 2024

Meet the ​‘Dream Home’ Judges

The Latch introduces the three judges of new renovation TV show Dream Homes, including Rosie Morley, Principal at our Melbourne studio.

Rosie Morley

With over 20 years of experience, Rosie is a passionate interior designer, design communicator and a Principal at our Melbourne studio.

Media December 28, 2023

A letter from Hassell for Salone del Mobile. Milano

An open letter from our Managing Director Liz Westgarth for Salone del Mobile. Milano’s ​‘Letters From’ series, where she reflects on Hassell’s purpose, projects, and ongoing commitment to improving lives through design.

News November 30, 2023

Hassell leaders appointed to the Australian Health Design Council Committee

Health leaders, Catherine Loker and Morag Lee have been appointed to the governing committee of the Australian Health Design Council (AHDC).

Media November 21, 2023

Breaking boundaries: Hassell on corridors as ecosystems

Global firm HASSELL has released a new landmark study — Corridors: Designing linear infrastructure in a non-linear world — that examines how highways, railways, waterways, and high streets, can deliver greater value for all… Read the article in DesignBoom.

Katharine Turner

Based in Sydney, Katharine Turner is our Interim Residential Sector Lead who is passionate about high quality architecture that contributes positively to a rich and vibrant built environment.

Podcast

Tanya Golitschenko talks to Hearing Architecture

Senior Associate Tanya has crafted a respected career in transport infrastructure projects, actively helping to shape the city and facilitating widespread accessibility in Brisbane’s public spaces while also promoting the representation of young women in design and construction. Listen to the full interview.

Event October 30, 2023

From Anthills to Labyrinths: Design Insights for a Zero Carbon Future

Global Sustainability Leader Sam Peart joins Kersten Thompson (Kerstin Thompson Architects), Jefa Greenaway (Greenaway Architects; Chair of Indigenous Architecture and Design Victoria), and moderator Professor Donald Bates (University of Melbourne) for a lively panel discussion on sustainability in the built environment. From 5:30pm Thurs 2 November 2023 at The Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne. Find out more at The Fifth Estate.
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