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.

We’re proud to share that over the weekend we came home with a national win at the Building Designers Association of Australia (BDAA) National Design Awards, held in Twin Waters, Queensland. Our Salt Street Heritage Extension & Renovation  took home the Winner – Heritage Buildings / Adaptive Re-use award and was also recognised as a Finalist in the Alterations and Additions category. The night, hosted by the one and only Jamie Durie, was a celebration of design excellence acr

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