Jon Hazelwood

Jon Hazelwood is a Principal Landscape Architect at Hassell.

With over 25 years of experience in public realm and landscape architecture, Jon has successfully guided projects from strategic planning phases through to detailed resolution and delivery. His international experience fosters insightful discussions and challenges conventional norms. Jon's dual capability to think both locally and globally ensures his approach is deeply rooted in local context while considering regional, national, and global best practices.

 

In recent years, Jon has emphasized the significance of urban biodiversity. He is at the forefront of leading research, trials, and demonstration projects that explore innovative methods for integrating people and pollinators within urban environments. Jon co-authored the NSW Government Architect’s Biodiversity in Place Framework, recently released in Australia, and serves as a lead designer for Laak Boorndap, an 18,000m² urban garden central to the transformation of Melbourne’s renowned Arts Precinct.