A professional journey of nearly two decades in New Zealand and China has shaped Hans Wang into a Chartered Professional Engineer recognised for practical, efficient and innovative structural solutions. His portfolio spans residential, commercial and industrial buildings, as well as large-scale projects such as stadia, high-rise towers, long-span bridges and sculptural structures. Hans also brings deep expertise in earthquake engineering, having completed numerous seismic assessments and strengthening projects.
Hans believes that great engineering is about clarity and collaboration. He focuses on simplifying designs to make them easier to consent, build and maintain, while ensuring accuracy and constructability throughout. His collaborative approach fosters strong working relationships with architects, contractors and clients, ensuring that every project runs smoothly from concept to completion.
While skilled in a wide range of materials – including pre-cast concrete, aluminium and composite systems – Hans particularly enjoys working with structural steel and timber. These materials allow him to apply creative engineering solutions that seamlessly connect architectural vision with structural integrity.
Project Highlights
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Rydges Hotel, Queenstown – Seismic strengthening using rock anchors and CFRP diaphragm reinforcement.
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Gunyama Park Aquatic Centre, Sydney – Structural design of 36 m-span mass timber beams, the longest in Australasia.
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Modular Apartment Building, Wellington – Design of an eight-storey prefabricated modular system engineered for seismic resilience.
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Forsyth Barr Stadium, Dunedin – Design of the North Stand structure for this $198 million, 30,000-seat stadium.
- 450 m Super High-Rise Tower, China – Structural design for a mixed-use skyscraper comprising offices, apartments and hotels.