Richard is an architect, urban designer and urban planner with extensive experience leading multidisciplinary master planning teams in delivering innovative place-oriented outcomes. He aims to unlock the potential of sites within cities, creating unique local experiences for the users through a process built upon a deep understanding of the context and the client's project ambitions. He has worked in London, Sydney and Shanghai, and is now leading HASSELL's urban design projects in the US from the San Francisco studio. A strong advocate for collaborative and site-responsive design, he has extensive experience in transport, education and waterfront precincts, as well as being a knowledge leader in the areas of urban resilience and China urbanization.