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Heritage Renovation Extension Designed by Building Designer Distinct Innovations, Architectural Drafting Sydney

Award-Winning Building Designer, Sydney

Bringing Your Ideas to Life with Custom Home Design & Architectural Drafting 

Why Choose Distinct?

Client Satisfaction

At Distinct Innovations, we believe client satisfaction is paramount in everything we do. Our mission is to not only meet but exceed your expectations by creating spaces that truly inspire & reflect your unique vision. We take pride in our ability to listen to your ideas & transform them into reality, ensuring that every detail aligns with your needs. Let us partner with you on this exciting journey to bring your dreams to life!

Design Services

We provide a wide range of solutions, including  Custom Home Design & Architectural Drafting.   Our specialisation is crafting House Plans & delivering supporting documentation for residential, commercial, & industrial projects from new homes to extensions, alterations, & multi-unit developments.

Project Types

We proudly serve Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Illawarra, & the Central Coast. Specializing in new homes, extensions, additions, alterations, duplexes, townhouses, & multi-unit developments, we are dedicated to delivering quality craftsmanship for both residential & commercial projects. No matter your vision, we have the expertise to bring it to life!

Innovative Solutions

Distinct Innovations is dedicated to providing customized, innovative solutions that cater to your specific needs. We seamlessly combine our sustainability expertise with creativity & functionality to create outstanding designs. Our portfolio showcases a range of award-winning projects, & our established track record underscores our dedication to excellence. 

Latest Projects

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Our Approach

Here at Distinct, we're all about bringing YOUR ideas to life with our vision and guidance.

 

Before we put pen to paper, we dive deep into the rules and regulations surrounding your site first and foremost.  

 

We take sustainability seriously and will guide you on how to make the most of your site's natural features.​

 

Our design consultations are detailed and extensive.  We'll ask you to prepare a scrapbook of ideas to bring in with you, and we'll dedicate 3-4 hours to really get to the heart of what you're looking for.  We want to know what you love, what you don't, and how you like to enjoy your spaces.

 

Soon after the consultation, we'll present you with a hand sketch to ensure we're capturing your vision perfectly before proceeding to drafting the design concept.

 

Throughout the design and drafting process, you'll have the chance to carefully review, alter and approve each stage before we move forward. Your input is invaluable to us, and we'll make sure it's woven into the design, creating a space that's truly one-of-a-kind and perfect for you.​

 

If you wish, we can follow the application right through to approval.  If there are any unforeseen obstacles or objections from Council we can respond on your behalf and remain with you right up to Approval.

 

​We can also remain a point of contact during the entire contruction phase to ensure the creation we have designed comes to life exactly as planned.

Our Designer

Luke Van Jour

Award-Winning Principal Designer

Luke Van Jour is a distinguished building designer and architectural draftsman, recognized with multiple awards and holding a master's degree in sustainability.  Self-employed since 1997, he brings over 25 years’ experience.

 

Luke is dedicated to exceeding client expectations with his innovative sustainable designs. Merging creativity with technical expertise, he has become a trusted figure in the building design field, turning dreams into reality. With extensive experience in heritage conservation renovations, Luke ensures every design respects its historical significance while embracing modern sustainability. His calm and patient approach allows him to capture every detail, making each design uniquely tailored to the client's vision.​​​

Luke's wife and partner Albina, supports the business with admin, marketing, and 3D modelling.

Luke Van Jour Distinct Innovations Award Winning Building Designer, Architectural Drafting Sydney

Accreditation

Awards

Chartered & Accredited Building Designer (Accred.no.6164)

For more information about Building Designers

Visit The Building Designers Association of Australia 

Luke's has received 19 awards for his innovative designs across all categories of  new homes, multi-unit developments, sustainable design, interior design, and heritage renovations.
See the award-winning homes in our Gallery.

Luke has also been recognised in the "Best of Houzz" awards on the home improvement site Houzz

A number of Luke's designs have broken sales records, highlighting the financial benefits of working with Distinct Innovations

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Memberships & Appointments

Publications

Chartered & Accredited Member Building Designers Association of NSW (BDA) 
BDANSW Appointed Chair of the National Sub-Committee 2012-2015
BDANSW President Sydney Regional Branch 2006-2010
BDANSW State Secretary 2010-2012
Australian Architect ure Association

Luke's designs have featured a number of times in The Daily Telegraph "Home" section as well as in Best Australian Architecture and

Award Winning Design Magazines.

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