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.
30+ years' experience designing homes, including projects on complex and difficult sites.
Luke as your main point of contact throughout the project.
Independent advice with no ties to a particular builder.
Sustainable and passive solar design expertise backed by a Master's Degree in Sustainable Design.
Fixed fees based on the agreed scope, not a percentage of your build cost.
DA, CDC and Construction Certificate plans prepared to meet the relevant approval requirements.
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.
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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 approval pathway.
Concept Design & Design Development
Refine the design around your site, brief and priorities.
DA & CDC Applications
Prepare plans & information required for Council or certifier lodgement
Consultant Coordination
Coordinate the specialist reports and consultant input required.
Approval & Construction Plans
Detailed architectural plans for certification and construction.