WHY CHOOSE DISTINCT INNOVATIONS
Experienced Residential Design, Personally Led
Personally led by Luke Van Jour, Distinct Innovations provides independent residential building design and architectural drafting, guiding clients from initial design through to approval-ready plans.
Luke is a BDAA Accredited Building Designer who has designed and built his own family homes, giving him practical insight from concept through to construction.
30+ years' experience designing homes, including projects on complex and difficult sites.
Luke as your one point of contact.
Independent advice with no ties to a builder.
Sustainable and passive solar design expertise backed by a Master's Degree in Sustainable Design.
Fixed fees based on the agreed scope, not percentage of your build cost.
DA, CDC and Construction Certificate plans prepared to meet the relevant approval requirements.
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Our Residential Design Expertise
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From Concept Design to Approval-Ready Plans
Site & Planning Review
Assess site constraints, planning controls and the most appropriate approval pathway.
Concept Design & Design Development
Develop and refine the design around your site, brief, budget and lifestyle.
DA & CDC Applications
Prepare the plans and supporting documents required for council or certifier lodgement.
Consultant Coordination
Coordinate engineering, BASIX, NatHERS and other specialist consultant input.
Approval & Construction Plans
Prepare detailed architectural plans for certification and construction.