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Thomas Hansen

Co-Managing Director

Thomas is the Co-Managing Director at Studio.SC, where he oversees the strategic vision and direction of the practice and leads the end-to-end design of projects across all studio sectors.

As a multi-sector design architect, he uses creative thinking and out-of-the-box ideas to achieve conceptual clarity and exceptional architecture, capturing his 'dynamic discipline' design philosophy.

A clear and succinct communicator, Thomas applies both lateral and systematic design thinking to understand and resolve problems. This approach enables him to connect both big picture and detailed thinking, unlocking project opportunities, delivering real value to clients, and enriching communities through design.

Thomas's design talents are complemented by a sound understanding of business, innovation, and strategy. In addition to his Master of Architecture, he holds a Master of Business Administration (Executive) from AGSM at the UNSW Business School.

His recent notable works include the global award-winning Tonsley Tafe Campus, Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club, Rozelle Village (former Balmain Leagues Club), Ross Smith Hotel Precinct, and Design Excellence competition-winning schemes for 2 Sorrell Street and 197 Church Street Parramatta.

Qualifications

  • Master of Business Administration (Executive), with Excellence, AGSM, University of New South Wales
  • Master of Architecture, University of Adelaide
  • Bachelor of Design Studies (Arch & Landscape Arch), University of Adelaide

Registration

  • NSW Architects Registration Board, Nominated Architect 9527
  • NSW Fair Trading, Registered Design Practitioner DEP0000852
  • NSW Fair Trading, Principal Design Practitioner PDP0000280
  • A+ Practice / Member 48797, Australian Institute of Architects

Awards

  • 2022 Designers Institute of New Zealand Best Awards - Silver Pin - Silver Pin - Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club
  • 2022 Sustainable Building Awards - Commerical Architecture (Small) - Shortlist - Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club
  • 2021 Design Excellence Competition Winner - 197 Church Street, Parramatta
  • 2019 Design Excellence Competition Winner - 2 Sorrell Street, Parramatta
  • 2014 INSIDE World Festival of Interiors – Creative Re-Use Category Winner - Tonsley Tafe
  • 2014 Council of Educational Facility Planners International (CEFPI) Category 1 New Construction Entire New School - Tonsley Tafe
  • 2014 Australian Institute of Architects – Interior Architecture Award - National - Tonsley Tafe
  • 2014 Australian Institute of Architects – Interior Architecture Award – South Australia - Tonsley Tafe
  • 2014 Australian Institute of Building – Professional Excellence Award – Commercial Construction $100 Million plus – South Australia - Tonsley Tafe
  • 2014 Australian Steel Institute – Steel Excellence in Buildings – Large Projects – High Commendation – South Australia - Tonsley Tafe
  • 2025 Master Builders Association - NSW - Refurbishment, Renovation, Extension ($10m - $20m) - 151 Macquarie Street

Committees & Advisory Roles

  • Built Environment Committee - AIA NSW Chapter
  • Eastern Property Group Committee
  • Treasurer - Owners Corporation (NSW Strata Scheme)

Recent Projects

  • Commercial
  • Workplace
  • Retail
  • Mixed-Use
  • Hotels
  • Heritage
197 Church Street
  • Living
  • Multi-Residential
  • Mixed-Use
  • Retail
  • Workplace
  • Clubs
  • Hospitality
  • Heritage
Rozelle Village
  • Living
  • Multi-Residential
  • Social Housing
Homes NSW Hillsdale
  • Experiential
  • Hotels
  • Multi-Residential
  • Mixed-Use
  • Hospitality
700 George Street
  • Commercial
  • Repositioning
151 Macquarie Street
  • Living
  • Retirement Living
  • Hospitality
  • Retail
Tulich Lifestyle Village
  • Commercial
  • Workplace
158 Botany Road
  • Living
  • Multi-Residential
2 Sorrell Street
  • Living
  • Build to Rent
  • Retail
Novus on Harris
  • Commercial
  • Workplace
32 Ricketty Street
  • Experiential
  • Hotels
  • Workplace
  • Hospitality
Ross Smith Hotel Precinct
  • Experiential
  • Hotels
  • Retail
371 Pitt Street
  • Living
  • Boutique Residential
158 Wyndham Street
  • Living
  • Multi-Residential
  • Mixed-Use
  • Retail
  • Hospitality
172 Lord Sheffield Circuit

Insights

06.01.2026
Holdmark Wins Parramatta Hotel-Office Towers Approval
01.07.2025
Rozelle Village Vision
16.05.2025
Rozelle Village receives SSDA
South-West perspective of Tulich Lifestyle community.
24.06.2025
Tulich Lifestyle Village Receives DA Approval
10.07.2025
Development Approved for 158 Wyndham Street
10.12.2019
Studio.SC Win Sorrell Street Design Excellence Competition
12.12.2022
From eyesore to vibrant village - Rozelle Village plans unveiled
04.07.2024
A New Name. A New Look. A New Era. Introducing Studio.SC
04.07.2024
Studio.SC Presents - Brand Film
08.07.2024
Scott Carver rebrands as Studio.SC
01.07.2024
40+ year old architecture practice, Scott Carver announces evolved rebrand as: Studio.SC
08.03.2022
Scott Carver returns to refresh Sydney tower’s facade
26.07.2018
Community comes first in Mona Vale surf club redesign
04.07.2024
Studio.SC Brand Launch Event
01.11.2023
New ownership and direction at Studio.SC
05.11.2022
Sustainability at Studio SC: Practice, Projects and People
01.07.2024
We Are... Studio.SC
15.05.2025
Affordable housing in pipeline for former Balmain Leagues Club site