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A family of four required a renovation and expansion of an existing hipped-roof cottage on a large rural property. The new design and interior fit-out provide expansive new living spaces and create a new four-meter depth wraparound verandah. The design accommodates modern family life with the kitchen and dining area at the centre of the plan. This arrangement produces a formal and informal division of spaces for family activities and entertaining. The light-filled interior mixes rural elements with modern twists while the original decorative joinery style is retained and updated with modern hardware.

The design takes cues from the surrounding weathered outbuildings with limewashed wall features, textural finishes, and furnishings that were sophisticated but also robust to suit family life. The client wanted 2 separate zones in the house, a kid zone, and a family zone, and requested furniture and styling to reflect these 2 functions. This offered the opportunity to be playful with furniture and finishes in the kid zone areas.

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TKD Architects is a multi-disciplinary practice that brings together the skills of contemporary architecture, adaptive reuse, interior design, urban design and strategic planning.

TKD Architects is a studio of over 60 people including architects, interior designers and heritage specialists.

The practice is led by 4 Principals with Alex Kibble as Managing Director. The day to day management of the practice is undertaken by the Principals and Practice Directors, ensuring projects achieve design, quality and financial targets and exceed client expectations.

Recognising the importance of strong leadership within the project teams, the practice has 7 Associate Directors and 5 Associates, drawn from across the spectrum of the skills within the office, representing the diversity of technical, design and management skills within the practice.

Capability
We provide a comprehensive range of architectural services, from project inception to completion. We have experience in projects with a wide range of construction values – both large and small. We balance the resource needs of all projects and have the capability to service complex projects with the appropriate resources.

Sustainability
TKD has a long and award-winning track record in delivering environmentally and ecologically sustainable outcomes and we approach every project with the aim of maximising environmental and ecological sustainability. We also understand that the “greenest” building may be one that already exists, and has proven experience in breathing new life into existing buildings in innovative ways to ensure their functionality, appeal and use are maximised

In July 2019, TKD Architects became a founding signatory of Architects Declare, Australia. We acknowledge the twin crises of climate breakdown and biodiversity loss are the most serious issue of our time and that globally, buildings and construction play a major part, accounting for nearly 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions whilst also having a significant impact on our natural habitats. TKD Architects will promote and support the Architects Declare agenda through our projects and office practices.

Studio
TKD Architects delivers high-quality contemporary design across a wide range of project sectors.

We believe in architecture that has a respect for history and a clarity of vision for the future.

Our Surry Hills office reflects the vision and profile of an evolving practice while providing a real sense of belonging and creativity for the whole TKD team. The light-filled converted warehouse has open, collaborative spaces as well as smaller, team meeting spaces. The aspirational single level workspace allows views throughout the space and touches of colour give it a warm, vibrant ambience.

NSW Nominated Architects | Robert Denton  5782 | Alex Kibble 6015

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.