who we are
hanson associates was established in 2005 and brings together an experienced and diverse team of specialists, each recognised as experts in their respective fields of acoustics and audio visual engineering. As a founding member of national consulting group, ICE Design, hanson associates enjoys its collaboration with like-minded talent and is able to service clients directly from offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide.
“we are genuinely curious about the work we do and never shy away from a challenge!”.
Mark Hanson
With thirty years’ experience in acoustics, audio visual and theatre systems design, Mark has led the influential design practice since its formation in 2005. He enjoys the challenge of creating inspiring, highly-integrated communication and performing arts environments and is recognised for his expertise in the fields of acoustics and speech intelligibility.
Mark Thompson
Mark’s background in engineering and computer science bring a highly technical approach to his work. With fifteen year’s experience as an audio visual and acoustics consultant, he actively puts his mathematical skills to use in electroacoustics system design and acoustics computer modelling while maintaining an acute focus on the need for practical and cost effective solutions.
Simon Law
Simon joined the practice at its inception with an interest in music and technical skills in audio engineering. In his primary role as an acoustic engineer, he brings technical rigour to our site measurement and analysis work and uses his practical skills in electronics and IT to maintain the business’s technical assets and operating systems.
what we do
as a practice, we strive to de-mystify the fields of acoustics and technology to empower our clients to make informed decisions.
Whether we are influencing the building form, room finishes or integrating the technical infrastructure of multi media environments, we work creatively and professionally with the broader architectural and building engineering team to create innovative design solutions that are consciously directed towards our clients’ needs and budgets
how we approach it
total room environment design.
We apply a Total Room Environment Design philosophy to our work. Our TRED approach relates to the holistic design of technical systems and the aural and visual building environment in which they operate. In executing our integrated acoustics, lighting and audio visual designs, we develop solutions with close reference to human ergonomics, comfort and process. We understand how our specialist fields interact with other building design disciplines and we pride ourselves on communicating technical requirements effectively to the wider project team.
