Charlotte Smart

With a background in fine art and over a decade of experience in London’s leading design studios, Charlotte brings a unique perspective to MHNDU in her role as Operations Manager. Holding a BA (Hons) in Fine Art from Edinburgh College of Art and a Master’s from Turps Art School, Charlotte’s foundation in the visual arts informs her approach to spatial design, materiality, and the interplay of heritage and contemporary aesthetics.

Charlotte’s career spans multiple disciplines, from wayfinding and user experience design to landscape architecture and studio operations. Her expertise in managing creative environments has been honed through roles at Spaceagency Design and Marcus Barnett Studio in London, as well as A&Co in Sydney. Her commitment to fostering a positive, dynamic workplace is reflected in her work overseeing studio operations, IT management, financial administration, and team development.

Driven by a passion for heritage conservation, Charlotte is particularly drawn to the stories embedded in historic buildings and landscapes. She believes in the importance of adaptive reuse – honouring architectural legacies while making them functional for contemporary life. This philosophy shapes her approach to studio management, where she supports designers in creating meaningful, well-crafted spaces that balance tradition and innovation.

Now based in Sydney, Charlotte continues to champion design excellence, ensuring creative teams have the structure and support they need to thrive. Her multidisciplinary background, combined with her strategic and operational leadership, makes her an integral part of MHNDU’s vision for quality-driven, contextually responsive architecture.

Sherina Terza

As People & Culture Manager at MHNDU, Sherina leads the cultivation of a studio culture that supports thoughtful practice, workplace wellbeing and sustained professional growth. She brings a considered perspective shaped by her background supporting teams within complex organisations, where culture, structure and leadership are closely intertwined.

Sherina draws on a rare blend of creative and operational insight. Her early career within established Australian fashion houses was followed by roles within a large PC and IT organisation servicing the Australia and New Zealand market. Working across these distinct industries shaped her perspective on how scale, structure and culture intersect, and how strong practice frameworks underpin resilient, high-performing organisations.

At MHNDU, Sherina applies this breadth of experience to foster a values-led, high-functioning studio environment. She is deeply invested in empowering individuals, supporting organisational health and enabling teams to perform at their best, believing that a healthy, considered culture is fundamental to the success of both people and practice.

Anastasiia Litovchenko

Anastasiia has a wealth of professional experience and a solid background in finance, holding a Master’s Degree from Kharkiv National University of Economics. With a career spanning diverse roles in data management, customer service and office administration, she has honed her skills in operational excellence and team support.

In her role as Studio Support, Anastasiia contributes to the smooth and efficient running of the practice’s daily activities. Her responsibilities include supporting office facilities to help maintain a comfortable and functional workspace, providing vital administrative assistance to staff and management, and assisting with financial tasks such as budget tracking and invoice processing. She also supports the HR team, assists with office logistics, and helps coordinate company events, meetings, marketing and social gatherings.

With a deep personal passion for architecture and design, Anastasiia is fascinated by the melding of creativity and functionality that architecture embodies. Her dedication to maintaining efficient studio operations and her enthusiasm for supporting a team of talented architects and designers make her an invaluable asset to MHNDU. She relishes the daily opportunities to enhance processes, contribute to the firm’s success, and support the creation of innovative designs and exceptional projects.

Christian Chorbadjian

Christian comes from a background of fast paced, multi-tasking operations roles, where developing relationships with the customer and consumer have defined his approach to consulting. His previous experience feeds into his client relation skills, establishing the link between reception and staff.

His over 2 years experience in consultancy and operations lends, Christian the upper hand when it comes to logistical challenges and problem-solving tasks. Christian always strives to create efficiency where he sees it may be lacking, and his curiosity and exploration allows him to be innovative in finding new approaches to existing processes.

 
When he isn’t at work, Christian loves to play or listen to music, and plays as a bassist in a band alongside his good mates. He is an avid supporter of the Parramatta Eels, which harks back all the way to his childhood.