Hodyl & Co was founded by Leanne Hodyl in 2016. The practice's unique approach integrates the expertise and skills required to deliver progressive design and policy work.
Leanne Hodyl
Managing Director.
An established industry leader with 20 years of experience leading urban policy and design projects critical to the future development of Australian cities. She leads the practice through a collaborative and inclusive approach and is directly engaged in all of our project work.
Bec Fitzgerald
Associate.
An urban designer and strategic planner who takes a lead role in the development of complex design and planning projects, including driving our work in spatial planning, built form policy and arts infrastructure projects.
Rachel Maguire
Associate.
A qualified sociologist, Rachel leads our urban research program which is central to all of our project work. Rachel specialises in housing and urban policy.
David Morison
Associate.
David brings to the team international experience in the public and private sector with expertise in urban design and strategic planning.
Bridget Liondas
Senior Urban Designer.
Bridget brings her extensive design experience, with specialist skills in designing high-quality public realm outcomes and responding to the specific attributes of place.
Alice Fowler
Urban Designer.
Alice contributes her research, design and communications skills to a diverse range of projects. She takes a lead role in the visual communication of our work.
Ripley Callahan
Graduate Urban Designer.
Ripley supports the team with his creative and rigorous thinking, and demonstrated strength in various means of visual communications.
Renee Wallace
Studio Manager.
Renee creates and supports our wonderful work environment, leads our sustainability initiatives and manages financial operations.
We regularly collaborate with other designers, planners and researchers both nationally and internationally to provide teams that are tailored to the needs of each project.
Hodyl & Co work from Alcaston House, a building that fits perfectly with our approach to city-shaping. Built in 1929 as one of Melbourne’s first, purpose-designed mixed-use buildings, it is now a recognised heritage landmark that accommodates a diverse community of people. We share our studio with other city-shaping thinkers and our building with dentists, architects, graphic designers, investors, publishers and residents.