Collaborative exploration of opportunities to improve design outcomes during the development of Sunshine Coast Design.                                                                                                               (Image - Sunshine Coast Council (Photographer - Barry Alsop)

Collaborative exploration of opportunities to improve design outcomes during the development of Sunshine Coast Design. (Image - Sunshine Coast Council (Photographer - Barry Alsop)

Design Management


Cathryn unifies formerly siloed specialists (including but not limited to architects, landscape architects, economists, planners and engineers). Her unique approach identifies and formulates one shared ambition. How? By capturing the value of each individual’s input and insights. The result is a singular and powerful, consolidated vision — together with strong delivery and implementation for your project.

Highly accomplished at steering and guiding multi-disciplinary teams, Cathryn is equipped to serve as your Lead Urban Designer, Design Manager or Lead Master Planner. 

Policy Development


Want to strengthen your region’s economic growth and protect its long-term environmental and cultural wellbeing? A comprehensive and compelling urban design policy provides the scaffolding you’ll need to assure the prosperity of your community and its natural environment. 

Cathryn develops and drafts policy with rigour and agility you'd expect of an industry insider with 30 years experience.

QDesign Manual and Sunshine Coast Design are among some of her most significant work to date.  

Mentor & Motivate


Seeking guidance for in-house teams, or, perhaps you require a skilled facilitator to bring cohesion to the table whenever multiple consultants are involved? Cathryn is well placed to mediate, mentor and motivate.

Proficient at navigating complex team structures, Cathryn is an experienced educator and offers a range of services from training through to elevating the expertise of established teams.