If you’re walking through Sydney’s Inner West or inner-city suburbs, it’s hard not to notice how special the heritage homes are. Federation houses, Californian bungalows and classic Victorian terraces are a big part of what gives Sydney its character and long-term appeal. They’re not just houses, they’re valuable assets, which is why owners hold onto them and councils are careful about how they’re altered. When a heritage home extension is designed properly, it can significan

If you’re planning a new home, knockdown rebuild or major renovation in 2026, the most important decisions will be made long before construction begins. Across Sydney and NSW, planning controls are becoming more nuanced, approval pathways more site-specific, and build costs something that must be addressed early, not after design is complete.

Distinct Innovations celebrates 25 industry honours for award-winning residential architecture across Sydney. As leading building designers specialising in custom home design, heritage renovations and architectural drafting, our work is recognised by the BDAA, MBA NSW, Houzz and more reflecting our commitment to quality design, functional layouts and thoughtful, client-focused homes.

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Designed for a developer with a tight budget in a subdivision aimed at first and second-home buyers in the Newcastle municipality’s mid-north coast area. The site is sloping in a bushfire-prone area designated as BAL 29, with the added issues related to mine subsidence. The experience of bringing this one to life did have its fair share of challenges which were well worth the effort given the outcome.

Update on our Crawford Creek House design with 3d fly around thanks to Fluid Design Landscapes