Awards & Industry Recognition
Celebrating Design Excellence
Distinct Innovations is an award-winning building design firm based in Sydney, recognised with 25 industry awards to date celebrating excellence in residential architecture, innovation, and sustainable home design across NSW.
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Our custom home designs have been honoured by the Building Designers Association of Australia, Master Builders Association of NSW, Penrith City Council, City of Canada Bay, and Houzz, acknowledging our leadership in building design and architectural drafting throughout Sydney and regional NSW.
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Every award represents our ongoing commitment to creating beautiful, functional homes — designs that combine creativity, practicality, and excellence in residential building design.
2025
Best Alterations & Additions $900K to $1m
Best Heritage
Building Designers Association Design Awards - National
2025
Distinct Innovations received the Best of Houzz Design 2025 Award for outstanding architectural and home design excellence in Sydney
Houzz.com.au
2023
Best Alterations & Additions $900K to $1M
Master Builders Assoc of NSW Excellence in Housing Awards
2022
Best New Residential Building over 450sqm
Building Designers Association Design Awards - National
2019
Best Residential Alterations & Additions
Master Builders Assoc of NSW Excellence in Housing Awards
2018
Distinct Innovations received the Best of Houzz Service 2025 Award for excellence in customer experience and professional building design services across Sydney and NSW
Houzz.com.au
2017
Best Residential Interiors
Building Designers Association Design Awards - National
2017
Best Alterations & Addition $500K & Over
Building Designers Association Design Awards - National
2016
Best New Residential Building over 450sqm & Over $2000/sqm
Building Designers Association Design Awards - National
2014
Best Small Lot Housing (Max Lot size 350Sqm)
Building Designers Association Design Awards - National
2014
Best New Residential Building 251-350sqm up to $2000/sqm
Building Designers Association Design Awards - National
2013
Best Residential Alterations & Additions up to $250K
Building Designers Association Design Awards - State
2013
Best Heritage Building / Adaptive Use
Building Designers Association Design Awards - State
2013
Paul Dass Memorial Award of Excellence
Building Designers Association Design Awards - State
2013
Best Residential Alterations & Additions of $250K
Building Designers Association Design Awards - National
2012
Best Ground Floor Additions
Building Designers Association Design Awards - State
2012
Best New Development Involving Heritage
City of Canada Bay Sustainability Awards
2011
Best Residential Building (Small)
Building Designers Association Design Awards - Regional
2009
Best Residential Interiors
Building Designers Association Design Awards - National
2009
Excellence in Design - Liveable Places, Custom Designed Homes
Penrith City Council Excellence in Design Awards
2008
Best Residential Interiors
Building Designers Association Design Awards - State
2008
Best Residential Buildings Over 450m2