Principal Architect, 19 years
Hartmann Sinclair Studio · Sydney, NSW · 19 years experience
About
Registered architect specialising in heritage adaptive reuse and mixed-use residential across inner-Sydney fabric. Nineteen years designing interventions that reconcile contemporary use with protected character. Recent work includes a 1920s warehouse conversion in Surry Hills and a sandstone terrace row in Paddington, both delivered under SEPP 65 and Heritage Act review. Frequent peer-review panellist for NSW Heritage Council and the City of Sydney Design Review Panel. Registered with the NSW Architects Registration Board; MAIA.
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Academic Qualifications
Master of Architecture, Architecture
2009University of Sydney
Bachelor of Design (Architecture), Architecture
2006University of New South Wales
Experience
Founding Principal
2016–PresentHartmann Sinclair Studio
Founded boutique practice focused on heritage adaptive reuse. Principal designer on 40+ residential and mixed-use projects across Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
Senior Associate
2011–2016Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects
Led heritage project teams on civic and commercial adaptive reuse including gallery conversions and educational fit-outs.
Projects / Case Studies
Standout projects from Hannah's career, with the challenge, approach, and outcome for each.
Adaptive reuse of a 1920s warehouse, Surry Hills
2024Private developer · Building & Construction
Principal architect and design leadOversight
Conversion of a heritage-listed industrial building into 14 mixed-use residential apartments.
Challenge
Balancing Heritage Act protection of the exterior and primary internal fabric with NCC residential amenity requirements and SEPP 65 design quality.
Solution
Led the design team through pre-DA consultation with City of Sydney and NSW Heritage Council; developed a sleeved-insertion approach preserving the primary structural grid.
Outcome
DA approved without modification; delivered on time; received a 2024 AIA NSW commendation in heritage.
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