Director – Design & Strategy
SYDNEY
Fellow of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architecture
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Hons 1), RMIT
Adjunct Professor, UTS
Inaugural NSW State Design Review Panel Member 2018
Sacha is a globally renowned design leader with a record of excellence in creating projects of transformational change. His projects aim to delight and embody a positivity which challenges a ‘business as usual’ approach. His strength stems from his relationships with collaborators including leading artists, scientists and other specialists and the ability to work seamlessly in meaningful ways with multi-sector project partnerships.
Sacha is a collaborator who delivers innovative design within a social framework, reinforcing the role that cities can play in creating economic, social and creative opportunity. Through his work, Sacha promotes uplifting quality of life, encouraging social equity and elevating the human spirit through design.
Recent Professional History
- ASPECT Studios Director, 1999 – current
- Inaugural NSW State Design Review Panel (SDRP) Pilot Program – Panel Member, 2018
- Inaugural Adjunct Professor of Landscape Architecture, UTS 2014 – current
- University of New South Wales – Associate Lecturer Part time lecturer in the program of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment, 1998 – 2002
Master Planning + Design
- White Bay Precinct, Sydney, 2016 – ongoing
- Australian Technology Park, Redfern, 2014 – ongoing
- Darling Square, Darling Harbour (winning bid scheme), 2014 – ongoing
- Barangaroo South (winning bid scheme), 2010 – 2016
- Bell’s Foreshore, Balmain, 2004 – 2012
- Pirrama Park, Pyrmont, 2005 – 2010
- Murray Rose Pool (Redleaf Pool), Double Bay, 2011 – 2012
- Victoria Harbour, concept design, design development, planning documents, documentation, 2008 – 2014
Public Domain
- Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour, 2017 – ongoing
- Quay Quarter, Sydney, 2014 – ongoing
- The Goods Line, 2012 – 2015
- Cadi Park Wharf, Pyrmont, 2011 – 2013
- Chinatown Laneways Revitalisation Projects, Haymarket, 2009 – 2012
- Darling Quarter, 2006 – 2011
- Angel Place, 2009 – 2011
- Pirrama Park, Pyrmont, 2005 – 2010
- Sydney Streets Design Code, 2009 – 2010
Playspace
- The Ian Potter Children’s WILD PLAY Garden, Centennial Park Sydney, 2014 – 2017
- St James Park and John Street Reserve, Glebe, 2012 – 2015
- Darling Quarter, 2006 – 2011
- Pirrama Park, Pyrmont, 2005 – 2010
- Foley Park, Glebe, 2006 – 2009
Education
- UNSW Gate 9, 2017 – 2018
- ANU Union Court and University Ave (winning bid scheme), Canberra, 2016 – ongoing
- Macquarie University, Sydney, 2016 – ongoing
- Guardian Early Learning Centre, Barangaroo, 2015 – 2017
- UTS Alumni Green, Ultimo, 2012 – 2016
Recent Professional Achievements / Panel and Board Positions
- NZILA Firth Conference New Zealand – Keynote Speaker, 2018
- Mirvac Design Annual Workshop – Keynote Speaker, 2018
- Warren and Mahoney Conference New Zealand – Guest Speaker, 2017
- National Planning Congress “Growing Up, Growing Out, 2017
- City of Sydney CityTalks Design Event: Greening Global Cities – Planning Parks with the Wellbeing of People First – Guest Speaker, 2016
- JLL National Conference – Guest Speaker, 2016
- AACA Inclusion by Design: Access to Outdoor Urban Spaces – Guest Speaker, 2016
- International Symposium on Creating Livable Cities Forum – Japan – Guest Speaker, 2016
- City of Sydney CityTalks Design Event: Greening Global Cities – Planning Parks with the Wellbeing of People First – Guest Speaker, 2016
- UTS Graduation Ceremony Occasional Address, 2016
- MAAS Design Advisor, 2016
- UNSW Built Environment Advisory Council, 2010 – 2016
- AILA Fesitval of Landscape Architecture – This Public Life – Guest Speaker, 2015
- General Thinking on The Streets of Barangaroo – Keynote Speaker, 2015
- 202020 Vision ‘My Park Rules’ Competition Judge, 2015
- Sydney Architecture Festival: The Goods Line – Keynote Speaker, 2015
- AGDA Vivid Ideas Festival: Work in Progress, Sydney – Guest Speaker, 2015
- Sydney – A Landscape Articulated, UTS – Guest Panelist, 2015
- Placemaking Forum, China – Key Speaker, 2015
- Institute of Sustainable Futures, UTS Sydney – Guest Speaker
- Green Cities Conference, Melbourne – Guest Speaker, 2015
- Future of Place Forum, Sydney – Guest Speaker, 2015
ALL PEOPLE
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