Congratulations to our longtime colleague and friend, Dr Roy Lumby, who today received the National Trust Lifetime Achievement Award.
Roy has made a lasting contribution to the conservation of Sydney’s heritage, dedicating much of his life and career to the preservation of 20th century architecture.
A passionate authority on the topic, he authored Art Deco Architecture in Australia and is founder and president of the 20th Century Heritage Society NSW.
His work includes many significant studies and CMPs such as the Hollywood Hotel CMP, the Modern Movement Architecture Study, and the Oxford Street LGBTQIA+ heritage study.
A well-earned recognition!
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We are pleased to see that the City of Sydney is proposing to list three more heritage items identified in the Oxford Street LGBTIQA+ Heritage Study we completed in 2022-2023.
Working with the City on this project was an engaging and really satisfying experience. Commissioned as part of the @cityofsydney ’s Oxford Street LGBTIQA+ Social and Cultural Place Strategy, the study allowed us to closely examine the historic and contemporary connections between the LGBTIQA+ community and Oxford Street.
Through research and consultation, we uncovered stories, places and associations that are not widely known, yet have played an important role in shaping Oxford Street as a place of community, activism and cultural life. Our report documents a social history of the LGBTIQA+ community on Oxford Street and identifies 32 sites of heritage significance.
The proposed listings include the former Taxi Club, the site of Sydney’s earliest known lesbian bar Ruby Red’s, and the recently closed site of the long-running retailer known as ‘The Bookshop.’ All these places have strong associations with the community on Oxford Street, providing significant gathering places and landmarks that have changed and evolved over decades.
Read more about our work in @architecture_au article link in bio.
We are pleased to share that Anna Harris is serving as a juror on the Sustainability Jury for the 2026 @architecturensw Architecture Awards.
The Sustainability Jury plays an important role in examining how environmental responsibility is understood and embedded across a diverse range of architectural projects and practices. It provides a platform for thoughtful discussion on the profession’s collective response to climate, resources and long term stewardship of the built environment.
The Institute’s Awards program is a vital forum for advancing these conversations and recognising work that meaningfully contributes to a more sustainable architectural future.
Jury presentations are open to the public from Monday 23 March to Saturday 28 March at Tusculum, 3 Manning Street, Potts Point.
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We are proud to acknowledge Melanie Schonfeld's @melanieschonfeld appointment as a juror on the Heritage Jury for the 2026 @architecturensw Architecture Awards.
The Heritage Jury considers projects that engage with existing places, fabric and narratives, exploring how contemporary architecture can respond to heritage with care, rigour and respect. The jury process supports an important professional dialogue around conservation, adaptation and the evolving life of significant buildings and sites.
Through the Institute’s Awards program, these discussions contribute to a broader understanding of architectural responsibility to history, context and community.
Jury presentations are open to the public from Monday 23 March to Saturday 28 March at Tusculum, 3 Manning Street, Potts Point.
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The new Carss Park Aquatic Centre, on the edge of Kogarah Bay, replaces the former pool that closed in 2019 and brings this much-loved facility back to life.
Following strong community advocacy, the Minns Labor Government partnered with the Federal Government, NSW Public Works and Georges River Council to make the new pool possible, supporting a facility designed for the whole community.
The new pool will feature an 8-lane, 50m outdoor pool, 20 metre x 10 metre outdoor Learn to Swim pool as well as supporting amenities and infrastructure, providing the community with a modern facility for recreation, exercise and competition.
Sustainability is embedded in the design, with water-efficient systems and water-recycling strategies that reduce environmental impact and protect the health of the bay.
Our design is defined by undulating forms that respond to the parkland landscape, creating an open, welcoming environment closely connected to the bay. Generous circulation and gathering spaces extend the experience beyond the pools, encouraging people to meet, linger and enjoy the space. The aquatic centre celebrates the community’s connection to this place while providing a resilient, inclusive and long-lasting public asset.
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What began in 2017 as early feasibility studies for SINSW has now come full circle for us with the completion of Concord High School’s redevelopment. Initially contributing strategic block stacking studies to support business case planning, we were asked by @richardcrookesconstructions in 2024 to finalise the design prepared by @jdharchitects , taking the project to completion.
The project includes a new sports hall, contemporary teaching and administration spaces, and upgraded outdoor areas. This project demonstrates our team’s ability to respectfully develop the initial concept design and work with the contractor to successfully deliver a great built outcome through commitment and collaboration— an achievement we’re proud to share.
photos by: @alexandermayesphotography
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From feasibility to project completion, our work at Birrong Girls and Birrong Boys High Schools reflect the value of long-term thinking and sustained collaboration.
Beginning in 2018, our team worked closely with SINSW through feasibility studies, block stacking and business case development, progressing through concept and detailed design, and ultimately through construction, with completion in 2025.
At Birrong Boys High School, the upgrade includes a new three-storey teaching building, creating a generous forecourt set back from Cooper Road to support improved community engagement. The project also transformed the 1978 Sports Hall. At Birrong Girls High School, the new three-storey building fronting Cooper Road establishes a strong civic presence that connects with a new multipurpose hall for the whole community.
Together, these related but different projects deliver expanded learning, sports and staff facilities, unified by a clear architectural and landscape presence that deliver a clear commitment to flexible, future-focused education environments.
NSW Department of Education
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Photography: @barton_taylor
Argyle Terrace Courtyard, The Rocks – Reimagined
Nestled against a striking sandstone escarpment, Argyle Terrace Courtyard has been transformed into a vibrant and inviting public space. The redesign removes visual clutter, opens circulation paths, and celebrates the natural and heritage features that define The Rocks.
A contemporary outdoor dining canopy provides shelter and comfort while maintaining clear sightlines to the rockface and surrounding heritage buildings. Carefully integrated lighting highlights the sandstone features at night, activating both the courtyard and Playfair Street. Flexible dining terraces, subtle paving patterns, and thoughtfully positioned ramps ensure the space is welcoming, accessible, and adaptable for everyday use and special events alike.
The courtyard now connects seamlessly to Cleland Bond, Foundation Park, and Gloucester Walk, reinforcing The Rocks as a lively and engaging precinct for locals and visitors. Every intervention—from the backlit perforated screens to the bronze handrails and copper-clad canopy—responds to the layered history of the site while introducing a contemporary, understated elegance.
Team
Lead Consultant / Architect: @tkdarchitects TKD
Landscape: @context_land_arch
Construction: @carfaxcommercialconstructions
Delivered for Placemaking NSW.
Photography: Karen Watson
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Wishing all our friends, colleagues and clients a joyful holiday season. We look forward to another year of collaboration and creativity in 2026.
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We’re pleased to recognise an important professional milestone within our studio.
Becoming a registered architect represents years of dedication, learning and commitment to the profession, and is an achievement we hold in high regard.
Congratulations to Flynn Fielding, Pat Tynan and Joshua Thandi on their recent registration. This marks a significant step in each of your careers, and we look forward to seeing your continued growth and contribution to the practice.
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We are proud to be part of the transformation of the former Bulli Hospital site into a new neighbourhood for the Illawarra.
In collaboration with Taylor Brammer, we have developed the Bulli Design Guidelines for Landcom, which define a vision for contemporary housing and streetscapes that reflect the unique character of Bulli. The designs reflect their coastal setting framed by the Illawarra escarpment, the history and materiality of the former hospital, and historical workers’ cottages in the area. Modulated brick and weatherboard building forms with asymmetric pitched roofs incorporate passive design principles to create responsive and beautiful places for living. Gardens and screened balconies serve as extensions of living areas and offer opportunities to interact with the neighbourhood.
Landcom’s plans for the site aim to increase housing supply and provide a greater diversity of housing typologies within a cohesive new community. A key focus is on introducing more choice in a traditionally low-density suburb, with multi-residential manor homes and a significant number of terraces and semi-detached dwellings forming the majority of residences. #taylorbrammer @landcomplaces #tkdarchitects #residential
We’re proud to celebrate the strength of our diverse professional team — we have 26 registered architects, making up 42% of our 62-person studio.
Registration as an architect is a milestone we value highly, and one that demonstrates each person’s commitment to their professional journey.
Congratulations to our newly registered architects: Chloe Pellicer, York Yu and Jake Fornasaro— an exciting next chapter in your careers!
A special mention to @jocelyn_l_jackson who this year marks an incredible 50 years as a registered architect and we celebrate her dedication and commitment to architecture and to @tkdarchitects .
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