Denton Corker Marshall is an international architecture practice established in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 1972. It was founded by architects John Denton, Bill Corker, and Barrie Marshall. While Melbourne remains the design base, the firm has additional practices in London, Manchester and Jakarta. In 2005, John Denton was appointed as the first State Architect for Victoria. The role aims to promote good design in the built environment in Victoria. John Denton's 2-year term as Government Architect ended in 2008.