CKDS

At CKDS we design for maximum benefit within a given space.

We seek a balance between innovative design, commercial considerations and sustainability.

Our expert team delivers benefit for clients by collaborating with them, other architects, consultants and builders. We use a design framework and process for each project to ensure quality.

Local knowledge, local connections and great design delivers you the optimal solution

Architecture is about problem solving. CKDS is skilled at defining core problems and delivering the ideal solution.
Our team listens and takes the time to understand you. We connect to the needs of the people using the space we are designing so we can deliver them lasting benefits.

CKDS is always client focussed, agile and we love to collaborate.
We’re a multi award winning practice and pre-qualified with the NSW Government Register for Design Excellence.

• Commendation, 2021 Newcastle Architecture AwardsResidential Architecture - Multiple Housing / Alma Road Residences
• Commendation, 2020 Australian Institute of Architecture National AwardMulti-Residential Housing / Verve Residences
• Winner, 2020 Australian Institute of Architecture Award (NSW)The Blacket Prize / Best in Regional NSW (Verve Residences)
• Winner, 2020 Australian Institute of Architecture Award (NSW)Aaron Bolot Award / Multiple Housing (Verve Residences)
• Winner, 2020 Australian Institute of Architecture Award (ND)Newcastle Architecture Medal / Verve Residences
• Winner, 2020 Australian Institute of Architecture Award (ND)Residential Architecture, Multiple Housing / Verve Residences
• Commendation, 2020 Australian Institute of Architecture Award (ND)Sustainable Architecture / Verve Residences
• Winner, 2019 Australian Institute of Architecture Award (ND)Residential Architecture / Multiple Housing (The Edge)
• Winner, 2018 Australian Institute of Architecture Award (ND)Heritage Architecture/(King Street Adaptive Reuse)
• Winner, 2018 Australian Institute of Architecture Award (ND)Public Architecture/(Maitland No.1 Sportsground)
• Commendation, 2018 Australian Institute of Architecture Award (ND)Residential Architecture / Multiple Housing (Corlette Street)
• Winner, 2016 Australian Institute of Architecture Award (ND)Commercial Architecture / (The Gateway, Newcastle NSW)
• Nomination, 2016 Australian Institute of Architecture Award (NSW)Commercial Architecture / (The Gateway, Newcastle NSW)
• Winner, 2016 UDIA NSW / Meriton Awards for ExcellenceExcellence in Northern NSW Regions / (The Gateway, Newcastle NSW)
• Commendation, 2016 UDIA NSW / Meriton Awards for ExcellenceExcellence in Commercial Development / (The Gateway, Newcastle NSW)
• Winner, 2016 Australian Institute of Architecture Award (ND)Steel Architecture / (University of Newcastle Canopies Project, Newcastle NSW)
• Commendation, 2016 Australian Institute of Architecture Award (ND)Interior Architecture / (The Gateway, Newcastle NSW)
• Commendation, 2016 Australian Institute of Architecture Award (ND),Residential Architecture, Multiple Housing / (Eclipse Residential Development, Newcastle NSW)
• Commendation, 2016 Australian Institute of Architecture Award (ND)Small Project / (University of Newcastle Canopies Project, Newcastle NSW)
• Winner, 2015 Australian Institute of Architecture Award (ND)Public Architecture / (Ettalong Cafe, Ettalong NSW)
• Commendation, 2015 Australian Institute of Architecture Award (ND)Residential Housing / (Coane Residence, Newcastle NSW)