What CKDS Architecture does

CKDS Architecture Pty Ltd is a privately held, multidisciplinary architecture and interior design practice founded in 2007, operating from offices in Newcastle and East Gosford (Central Coast), NSW, Australia. The firm delivers architectural, planning, interior design and landscape architecture services across eight typologies: custom residential, multi-residential, mixed-use, commercial, interiors, seniors and community living, hospitality, and education. The practice employs roughly 13 staff and operates an integrated landscape architecture subsidiary called Xeriscapes, directed by Geoff Olson. Technical delivery is grounded in BIM coordination via ArchiCAD alongside conventional architectural documentation; the firm is ISO 9001:2015 certified.

The firm's go-to-market is sales-led and project-based, with work won through competitive tenders, NSW Government pre-qualification, and direct client relationships with developers, councils, aged care operators, education institutions and state government. CKDS holds pre-qualification on the NSW Government Register for Design Excellence and Director Stuart Campbell is appointed to the NSW State Design Review Panel, both of which are credentialed gateways to government and Design Excellence-mandated private developments. Notable repeat and anchor clients include Uniting Care (Nareen Gardens, 182 seniors living units plus 160 RACF beds), Anglican Care, Oak Tree Group, Homes NSW (10 social, crisis and affordable housing projects statewide), Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle, Central Coast Council, and several private developers on the Newcastle urban renewal waterfront (Horizon, Verve, One National Park, Gateway).

Revenue is generated through custom-quoted design fees on a project basis across NSW, with revenue mix spread across aged care, multi-residential, government social housing, commercial, mixed-use, education, and hospitality sectors. The firm has accumulated roughly two dozen industry awards since 2015 from the Australian Institute of Architects, UDIA NSW, HIA GreenSmart, and Property Council of Australia, and maintains strategic co-delivery partnerships with larger Sydney practices including Hill Thalis, Marchese Partners, and PTW Architects, which enable the firm to participate in projects materially larger than its internal headcount would otherwise support.

Name

CKDS Architecture

Legal name

CKDS Architecture Pty Ltd

Website

https://ckds.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CKDS Architecture is a privately held, multidisciplinary architecture and interior design practice founded in 2007, delivering projects across residential, seniors living, commercial, mixed-use, education, hospitality and government sectors from offices in Newcastle and Central Coast, NSW, Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Landscape Architectural Services (54132), Interior Design Services (541410)

SIC

Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Engagement & Participatory Planning (BPAHAKAO)

Keywords

• Architectural services
• Interior design
• Urban planning
• Landscape architecture
• Multi-residential design

Headquarters

HQ city

East Gosford

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Professional architectural services including facility planning, briefing, interior design, and landscape architecture. Revenue is project-based, generated through design fees for residential, commercial, mixed-use, education, seniors living, hospitality, and community projects throughout NSW.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CKDS Architecture is a multidisciplinary architecture and landscape practice delivering architecture, planning, and interior design services across eight project typologies: Custom Residential, Multi-Residential, Mixed-Use, Commercial, Interiors, Seniors + Community Living, Hospitality, and Education. The firm operates from Newcastle and Central Coast offices in NSW, providing project-based design services for developers, government, institutional clients, and private customers.

Product overview

CKDS Architecture is a multidisciplinary architecture and landscape practice offering eight distinct service categories: Custom Residential, Multi-Residential, Mixed-Use, Commercial, Interiors, Seniors + Community Living, Hospitality, and Education. The practice operates from Newcastle and Central Coast offices in NSW, delivering design-led outcomes across residential, commercial, education, community, and hospitality projects. Rather than a unified software product, the firm provides professional architectural services organized by project typology, with a focus on innovative design, commercial considerations, and sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Residential Architecture Architecture services for custom residential projects including modern apartments, boutique townhouses, and luxury residences tailored to individual client requirements.
• Multi-Residential Architecture Multi-unit residential architecture including townhouses, apartments, and mixed-density housing developments with innovative contemporary design.
• Mixed-Use Architecture Architecture services for mixed-use developments combining residential, commercial, and hospitality elements in a single project.
• Commercial Architecture Commercial architecture including office buildings, retail spaces, and gateway commercial projects focused on efficiency, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Interior Design Interior design services focusing on light, colour, materials, and clever use of space to create beautiful and functional interior environments.
• Seniors + Community Living Architecture Architecture services for seniors living facilities and community housing emphasizing freedom, independence, space, security, and lifestyle quality.
• Hospitality Architecture Hospitality architecture creating meeting places including restaurants, bars, cafes, and entertainment venues for community connection.
• Education Architecture Educational facility architecture designing spaces for contemporary learning, libraries, and teaching environments that inspire educators and students.
• Landscape Architecture (Xeriscapes) Landscape architectural services spanning public domain, recreational open spaces, social housing, residential, commercial, and community projects, delivered by CKDS's subsidiary Xeriscapes Landscape Architecture led by Geoff Olson.
• Planning & Urban Design Planning, masterplanning, feasibility studies, and urban design capability delivered by Founding Director Caine King, integrated with the practice's architecture service lines.

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hill Thalis Urban Design and ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Hill Thalis on major Newcastle waterfront and urban renewal projects including the award-winning Horizon multi-residential development (12,970m2, 110 apartments at Honeysuckle) and Verve Residences (18,304m2, 197 apartments) in partnership with CKDS as local delivery partner.
• Marchese PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Marchese Partners on One National Park (ONP), an ambitious twin tower mixed-use development (23,302m2) in Newcastle's West End. CKDS served as local partner with expertise in typology and planning process, spearheading the Design Excellence process with Newcastle Council and NSW Government Architects.
• PTW ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with PTW Architects on Gateway 2 Commercial Development (10,200m2, 5-storey development) to set a new benchmark for commercial office space in Newcastle as part of urban renewal of Newcastle West.
• Xeriscapes Landscape ArchitecturecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegrated landscape architecture subsidiary led by Geoff Olson, providing landscape architectural services across all projects. Portfolio includes public domain, recreational open spaces, social housing, residential, commercial, and community projects.
• Nodding Dog (Graphic Designers)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCollaboration with graphic designers Nodding Dog on University of Newcastle PVC Fitout Interiors project, developing colourful uplifting graphics that create vibrant environment whilst improving wayfinding between levels.
• University of NewcastleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStuart Campbell serves on University of Newcastle's Industry Advisory Panel, lectures and tutors final year architecture students, and is involved in the practice management course. Multiple completed projects at the university including PVC Fitout, Shortland Entries, Park on the Hill, and Auchmuty Courtyard.
• NSW Government Architect's State Design Review PanelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStuart Campbell appointed to NSW State Design Review Panel providing independent expert advice on significant projects across NSW. CKDS works with the panel on Design Excellence processes for major developments including Horizon, Dairy Farmers, and other landmark projects.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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