Peter brings over 25 years of diverse architectural experience across residential, commercial, and civic projects, including educational facilities in both urban and regional settings. He has worked on a range of education projects, from primary and secondary schools to tertiary institutions.

In addition to his project work, Peter has tutored at UNSW for many years and previously served as Principal of his own practice. He has also managed numerous larger projects for various design firms. His extensive experience across different scales and typologies provides him with a deep knowledge base, enabling him to effectively manage architectural projects from inception through to construction.

I see architecture as both an artefact and a process and find great satisfaction in the interplay of these two aspects. As an artefact, architecture is influenced by, and should complement, its context – geographical, historical, cultural, technological. As a process, it is the reconciliation of numerous forces – aspirational, financial, statutory, and technical. I enjoy the collaboration required to produce inspirational and well-resolved architecture – involving and engaging stakeholder; colleagues and consultants in the often indirect journey from concept to completion.

Architecture suits my temperament. It provides opportunities for creativity throughout the design process – from broad planning to fine detailing.  It also demands technical rigour – a balance between the statutory, financial and engineering. The result of our endeavours should be beautiful and useful. That synthesis can be inspirational.

Ian is an Associate Director with over 20 years of experience in delivering architectural projects. He has a genuine passion for educational initiatives and public buildings, and he brings his extensive expertise to every stage of the architectural process. His strengths lie in architectural design, detailing, and project coordination, allowing him to create thoughtful and functional spaces that truly serve their communities. Ian’s commitment to quality and collaboration makes a significant impact on each project he undertakes.

I enjoy the challenge of understanding the individual requirements of each client, then designing a solution that exceeds their expectations in all regards. The contribution that well-considered design can make to a community and the impact that it can have in supporting people to thrive while working, living, and learning is enjoyable to realize in a project.

Angelo is an Associate Director with more than 25 years of experience in delivering architectural projects. He has a diverse skill set, with a particular passion for design development, documentation, project coordination, and providing support during the construction phase.

Beyond his project work, Angelo is dedicated to mentoring staff in the office, sharing his knowledge and expertise to help them grow. He also plays a key role in managing our Quality Management System, ensuring that we maintain the highest standards in our work. His commitment to both the projects and the team makes a significant impact on our overall success.

I enjoy problem solving and the challenge of meeting each client’s brief. My strengths lie in finding solutions that embody high design quality whilst satisfying the technical and budgetary constraints particular to each project.

David has been part of the TKD team for over 20 years and has extensive experience in all aspects of the design process and a wide range of project types including residential, multi-residential, seniors living, educational, commercial and adaptive reuse.

I have enjoyed and sought to work across a range of project types and sizes since commencing with the practice in 1998, gaining approval for, and delivering a range of challenging and complex projects from multi-residential, seniors living & aged care to large & small commercial, retail, public and educational, with a focus on sustainability, the adaptive re-use of existing buildings and a balance from big picture through to smaller detail.

While every project is necessarily driven by properly understanding and investigating both the brief and its site & context, each project also needs to go beyond these to consider its place in and contribution to the public realm and society more broadly.

Anna has a rich background in design, covering civic projects, multi-residential designs, and health and educational facilities. Her deep understanding of education planning and school design enables her to create effective learning environments tailored to the needs of students and educators.

Her experience spans various contexts—urban, industrial, and alpine—and includes a wide range of projects, from master planning to smaller initiatives.

Anna’s expertise lies in strategic planning and design, as well as project development and delivery. She excels in developing concept designs and enjoys collaborating with clients to explore their ideas and tackle any challenges. A strong advocate for teamwork, Anna works closely with professionals from all disciplines to ensure that every project meets and exceeds client expectations.

I am most inspired where architecture engages with nature, and I endeavour to make this a guiding principle at project inception and I'm always seeking to draw out the best from any site opportunities. The creative process is the most rewarding aspect while engaging with clients driving us to reach the best possible outcome for the project.

Asta joined TKD Architects in 2006 and, as an Associate Director, is responsible for the full range of services in the practice. She has most recently been focusing on contemporary education projects as well as some significant public projects.

I grew up in a family of architects, so it wasn’t surprising that I became one. I also love making things, in any medium. After thirty years in practice, I have come to understand that the making of architecture is the most satisfying of all mediums.

As a maker, I believe that one needs to understand every aspect of architecture. From decoding the brief, to conceptual design, working out the materiality, the controls and constraints, how to put it together, all the way through to construction and delivery. There is not one aspect more important than the other and I like to be involved in every element. I have been fortunate to work on a wide variety of projects, to collaborate with colleagues, clients, consultants and builders. Working together to create buildings that would impact users, society, or be able to bring a significant building back to life through restoration and adaptive reuse, knowing that these buildings will probably outlast my time.

With 25 years' experience at TKD Architects, Paul has realised a number of different project types and appreciates the effort required at all phases of a project. He is experienced in educational and institutional projects but has also worked on adaptive reuse and new commercial buildings.

Designing and Building is a wonderful process and over the past 30 years I have come to see it, in its purest form, as being linear and elegant. I believe in what I do. Design can be as simple as putting together a Lego model or it can be as complex as a good game of chess. I believe that a genuine collaborative approach, from the very first sketch to the smiles at the handover, is essential to producing the best outcome. Clients, builders, subcontractors, consultants- all working together.

I have seen the construction industry and the architectural profession change significantly. Witnessing these changes and feeling the effect of them, has galvanised my views on the aspects of the processes of designing and building that, through experience, I have come to regard as being timeless. The process should also be enjoyable for all involved, understanding and respecting that time is precious, this is a positive experience, with a worthy outcome.

Sean is a Heritage Architect and Associate Director with over 20 years of experience working on a diverse range of significant heritage sites. His extensive knowledge of best-practice heritage management and fabric conservation enables him to offer expert advice on both high-profile and smaller-scale projects.

Sean's ability to navigate the complexities of heritage architecture ensures that he contributes valuable insights, helping to achieve outstanding project outcomes while preserving the integrity of the sites he works on. His passion for heritage and commitment to excellence greatly enhance our team's capabilities.

I am interested in all aspects of heritage place management, ranging from historical research, fabric analysis and heritage assessments through to site master-planning and interpretation, and I have a particular interest in working with site owners, managers and other groups to establish appropriate and viable long-term uses for heritage places that not only ensure that their heritage values are integral to the way they are conserved and adapted in the future but acknowledge and celebrate the stories that are at the core of why they are valued.