Award-Winning Building Designer
Bringing Your Dream Home to Life - Custom Home Design & Architectural Drafting , Sydney & Surrounds
Why Choose Distinct?
Custom Designs — No Templates
Every home we design is unique. We take the time to understand your lifestyle, your block, and your vision, creating a tailored design that fits perfectly.
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​Seamless Council Approvals
From concept to submission, we can handle all the paperwork and liaise with your local council—saving you time and stress.
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Local Expertise
Based in Castle Hill, we design homes across Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, and Illawarra. We know the regulations, bushfire zones, and heritage overlays in your area.
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Complete Project Partners
We’re more than designers. We can guide you through each stage—from design, drafting, and approvals to construction coordination—ensuring nothing gets missed.
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Award-Winning Results
With industry recognition and satisfied clients across NSW, we bring experience, quality, and creativity to every project.
Our Approach
At Distinct, we bring your ideas life with our expert guidance.
We start by understanding the rules and regulations for your site and emphasize sustainability by utilizing its natural features.
Our in-depth consultations require you to bring a scrapbook of likes and dislikes and we’ll dedicate 3-4 hours to understand your preferences.
Afterward, we’ll provide a hand sketch to ensure we capture your vision accurately before drafting the design.
You'll have a chance to review and approve each stage of the process.
If you wish, we can also assist with the council application and remain your point of contact throughout the construction phase.
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Our Designer
Luke Van Jour
Award-Winning Principal Designer
Luke Van Jour is an award-winning building designer and architectural draftsman with a masters in sustainability and over 28 years of experience.
Since 1997, he has been self-employed, focusing on innovative sustainable designs that exceed client expectations.
With expertise in heritage conservation, he creates unique designs that respect historical significance while incorporating modern sustainability.
His wife, Albina, assists with administration, marketing, and 3D modeling.
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Accreditation
Awards
Chartered & Accredited Building Designer (Accred.no.6164)​
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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.
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Luke has also been recognised in the "Best of Houzz" awards on the home improvement site Houzz
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A number of Luke's designs have broken sales records, highlighting the financial benefits of working with Distinct Innovations
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
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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.