“Great design brings people together. My focus is on creating spaces that balance cultural depth with practical value, enriching communities in meaningful ways.”

Charles Zhang is a talented architectural designer on ClarkeHopkinsClarke’s mixed-use team, recognised for his ability to balance big-picture vision with meticulous design detail. Known for creating cohesive, well-resolved concepts, Charles brings expertise in the conceptualisation, master planning, and design development phases of mixed-use projects, particularly those that integrate retail, commercial, community, and residential elements.

Charles combines analytical rigor with design sensitivity, skillfully navigating commercial and planning requirements while respecting cultural and heritage values. He emphasises human-scaled, integrated forms, and a fine-grain architectural approach, striving to create vibrant, engaging environments that enrich community life.

With experience spanning both Australia and China, Charles brings valuable cross-cultural insight to his work. He has a strong interest in joint venture projects that leverage his understanding of both regions’ aesthetic preferences, cultural contexts, and planning frameworks. This dual-culture expertise enables him to create distinctive, successful designs that reflect and connect diverse perspectives.