Practice

Design King Company is Architectural Design Studio based in Paddington, Sydney. With over 20 years of experience the practice continues to be committed to the founding principle of providing design excellence across all projects. This working philosophy can be seen in projects that range from a tiny artist’s studio in the Blue Mountains to a boutique hotel in Yamba. Although our focus is on design and original thinking, our creativity is underpinned by sound technique, methodology and practice. This level of commitment to the entire building process has resulted in our work being widely published and has been awarded many times by the industry bodies. We have over the years also developed a very keen awareness of our client’s needs and expectations and judge our success by our client’s satisfaction, something we are justifiably proud of.

Jon King

Director
Nominated Architect #6031
BArch (Hons 1) UTS, Sydney
Class 2 Registered Design Practitioner  #DEP0002830

Heading this design-led studio, Jon draws on his 30 years of professional practice in architecture to inform all DKC projects. A multi-award-winning architect, Jon has a passion for great design, informed by numerous touchpoints including an extensive knowledge of Japanese architecture, art, culture, and travel. Each project, regardless of size, is imbued with his considerable creative experience. Jon’s consummate drawing skills and design expertise are matched by a thorough understanding of the building process and his ability to deliver outstanding projects for his clients.

Katie King

Director
Diploma Graphic Design + BArts. USYD

As co-director of DKC Katie brings to the team a wealth of experience in the Architectural industry. Katie is a key touchstone for our clients with her clear communication and overview of process. With her design background and over 20 years of experience working in architecture, she brings to the team a strong design sensibility that is utilised in many aspects of the design process. In her capacity as Practice Manager Katie ensures all aspects of the business including the financial, staff and marketing processes run smoothly.

Alex Cassar

Associate Director
Architectural Assistant
BArch UNSW + M. Arch. Sci (Sustainable Design), USYD.

Recently promoted to Associate Director, Alex will be responsible for ensuring the creative direction of the practice is maintained and executed across all the projects he leads, while optimising efficiencies, the documentation quality and the studio’s brand. Alex’s efforts and passion for his work are evident in his successful execution and management of very complex projects within the practice. His aptitude for developing responsive solutions and navigating complex planning processes make him an invaluable member of the DKC team.

 

Sinead Spence

Interior Designer
Bachelor of Design, Major in Interior Design Griffith University + Master of Commerce USYD

Yehuda Bassin

Graduate Architect
M.Arch UNSW

Liliana Schlager

BSc + MSc Architecture,
Techinical University Vienna. 

Pat Wu

Graduate Architect
B.Arch. UC  M.Arch UNSW

Victoria Saliakouras

Interior Designer
Advanced Dip. Interior Design and Decoration. Sydney Design School

Shutima (Tangmo) Pompanya

Architectural Student
Bach. Arch. UNSW