Alexander Sterlin-Altman

Alexander is an architectural and urban designer with experience in master planning and streetscape design in Canada and Shanghai. His professional experience includes collaborations with public and private sector clients on projects such as downtown redevelopment schemes, high street revitalisation, and motorway reimagination projects. 

He holds Master’s degrees in Urban Design and in Architecture. His theses focused on border towns along the Canada–U.S. border and the infrastructural segregation caused by the U.S. Interstate system. Alexander is interested in urban issues, particularly affordable housing, walkable and sustainable communities, and accessible public transit. 

London Borough of Richmond & Wandsworth

During his placement, Alexander split his work across two core areas: developing Local Implementation Plan (LIP) schemes and coordinating funding processes to support borough transport priorities. He supported feasibility assessments, refined design proposals, and helped align schemes with strategic objectives. Alexander also contributed to programme management by tracking budgets, preparing business cases, and coordinating stakeholders. His work strengthened the councils’ ability to deliver active travel, road safety and public realm improvements.