Tanner Kibble Denton Architects

Tanner Kibble Denton Architects Architects and designers passionate about the design of the built environment. NSW Nominated Archite

Tanner Kibble Denton Architects is a multi-disciplinary practice that brings together the skills of contemporary architecture, adaptive re-use, interior design, urban design and strategic planning. Our creativity, versatility and commitment to design excellence is reflected in numerous awards and publications. Embracing a wide range of architectural building types, our experience covers many proje

ct sectors including public, commercial, educational, residential developments and individual houses. Sustainable design is integral to all our work - an essential part of the design process. Decisions that relate to architectural design, materials selection and construction techniques are made on a rational and informed basis allowing alternatives to be assessed against the social impact and cost to the environment. Our projects are created in a collaborative environment, whether between client, architect, specialist consultant or the community - collaboration to ascertain needs, aspirations and the real nature of projects. Through this collaboration we find innovative design solutions that provide lasting project outcomes. We are committed to achieving design excellence and fostering innovative design solutions that respond to our clients needs. Our aim is to create stimulating and engaging buildings that enrich the human experience, and protect the environment.

We are pleased to see that the City of Sydney is proposing to list three more heritage items identified in the Oxford St...
09/04/2026

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 City’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 le***an 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 ArchitectureAU article linked below.

https://architectureau.com/articles/three-further-lgbtiqa-sydney-icons-considered-for-local-heritage-register/

https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/policy-planning-changes/proposed-lgbtiq-heritage-listings-oxford-street-area

We are proud to acknowledge MelanieSchonfeld's ( ) appointment as ajuror on the Heritage Jury for the 2026 Architecture ...
24/03/2026

We are proud to acknowledge Melanie
Schonfeld's ( ) appointment as a
juror on the Heritage Jury for the 2026
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.

We are pleased to share that Anna Harrisis serving as a juror on the Sustainability Jury for the2026 Architecture Award...
24/03/2026

We are pleased to share that Anna Harris
is serving as a juror on the Sustainability Jury for the
2026 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.

The new Carss Park Aquatic Centre, on the edge of Kogarah Bay, replaces the former pool that closed in 2019 and brings t...
26/02/2026

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.

The 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.



What began in 2017 as early feasibility studies for SINSW has now come full circle for us with the completion of Concord...
19/02/2026

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 Richard Crookes Constructions in 2024 to finalise the design prepared by JDH Architects, 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: Alexander Mayes
Tanner Kibble Denton Architects

From feasibility to project completion, our work at Birrong Girls and Birrong Boys High Schools reflect the value of lon...
29/01/2026

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




Photography:

Argyle Terrace Courtyard, The Rocks – ReimaginedNestled against a striking sandstone escarpment, Argyle Terrace Courtyar...
14/01/2026

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: TKD
Landscape:
Construction:
Delivered for Placemaking NSW.
Photography: Karen Watson

Argyle Terrace Courtyard, The Rocks – ReimaginedNestled against a striking sandstone escarpment, Argyle Terrace Courtyar...
14/01/2026

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:
Landscape:
Construction:
Delivered for Placemaking NSW.
Photography: Karen Watson

Argyle Terrace Courtyard, The Rocks – ReimaginedNestled against a striking sandstone escarpment, Argyle Terrace Courtyar...
14/01/2026

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:
Landscape:
Construction:
Delivered for Placemaking NSW.
Photos: Karen Watson

Wishing all our friends, colleagues and clients a joyful holiday season. We look forward to another year of collaboratio...
19/12/2025

Wishing all our friends, colleagues and clients a joyful holiday season. We look forward to another year of collaboration and creativity in 2026.



We are proud to be part of the transformation of the former Bulli Hospital site into a new neighbourhood for the Illawar...
29/09/2025

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.

We’re delighted to announce the promotion of Heiron Chan and Oliver Petrie to Associate Director.For Heiron, “my values ...
12/09/2025

We’re delighted to announce the promotion of Heiron Chan and Oliver Petrie to Associate Director.

For Heiron, “my values in architecture are centred around a dialogue of design quality, technical excellence and curiosity.” That approach has guided her leadership on projects such as the Governors Centre and the redevelopment of Alexandria Park Community School, as well as new facilities for Edmondson Park Public School. Her work reflects a balance of design ambition and practical outcomes for students and communities.

Oliver says, “design has always been a driving force within my life, starting well before my architectural career and continuing to this day.” He has brought that passion to community and education projects including the St Joseph’s College Aquatic & Fitness Centre, the Scots College Pool, and detailed design at Alexandria Park Community School. His work demonstrates how thoughtful design can enhance the way people learn, gather and connect.

Both bring design excellence, client focus and a genuine commitment to supporting their teams. We look forward to seeing their careers continue to grow.

Congratulations, Heiron and Oliver. 👏

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