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A landmark in Martin Place, the former Head Office of the Commonwealth Bank is one of Sydney’s most recognisable early 20th century buildings. A major revitalisation project undertaken in association with JPW Architects re-establishes the importance of the celebrated ‘Money Box’ building (1916). The design programme is anchored in the cultural values of the building, established by a Conservation Management Plan prepared by TKD Architects. Unsympathetic alterations were reversed revealing the building’s original interiors while new works and services are sympathetically integrated. The central lightwell has been reinstated as a light-filled atrium bringing natural light into the Banking Chamber.

Client: CBUS & DEXUS

Photography: Brett Boardman, Steve Beck and Trevor Mein

Awards:

  • ASI Steel Excellence Award for Large Building Projects
  • Australian Steel Institute NSW, Lloyd Rees Award for Urban Design
  • AIA NSW Lloyd Rees Award for Urban Design
  • AIA NSW Chapter Awards 2016, Commercial Architecture Award
  • National Trust of Australia NSW, Award for Adaptive Reuse
  • AIA National Award, Heritage Architecture Winner
  • AIA National Award, Commercial Architecture Winner
  • UNESCO Asia Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation, Award of Merit
Photography: Brett Boardman
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Photography: Brett Boardman
Photography: Brett Boardman
Photography: Trevor Mein
Photography: Brett Boardman
Photography: Brett Boardman
Photography: Brett Boardman
Photography: Brett Boardman
Photography: Steve Back
Photography: Brett Boardman

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5 Martin Place

About the
Professional

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