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Heritage Home Extension in Concord: Creewood III Approval We are pleased to announce the successful Development Application (DA) approval for the Heritage Home Extension of our Creewood III project in Concord. This project serves as a clear example of our commitment to delivering high-end residential designs that honor the local heritage character while meeting modern lifestyle needs. Balancing Heritage and Modern Design Securing an approval in a heritage-sensitive area like

Experience With Sydney Heritage Home Extensions At Distinct Innovations, heritage home extensions in Sydney are a core part of our building design work. We’ve designed numerous period home renovations across heritage-rich suburbs and have been recognised with multiple awards for our heritage extension designs. Several of our designs have achieved standout resale results, including setting sales records within their streets. In our experience, this comes down to good design, e

Your home is likely your biggest investment. Choosing the right building designer is the first step toward turning your vision into a practical, beautiful reality. Whether you’re planning a renovation, a heritage extension, or a custom luxury home, you need a partner who gets your vision and can actually deliver the results you want. Building Designer Luke Van Jour I’m Luke Van Jour (Accredited Building Designer, BDAA No. 6164) and principal designer of my practice Distinct I

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.

The client gave me one of the greatest gifts a designer can receive: total trust. They provided a simple brief and left me free to explore the architecture. My goal was to design a modern, sustainable, and luxurious home that would feel both striking and deeply comfortable. Passion for Sustainable Design I have always been passionate about sustainable design. My approach is backed by my Master of Sustainable Design from the University of Sydney, which allows me to blend techn

Creative Home Extension & New Build Designs If you’re after smart design, practical solutions, and a home that’s both beautiful and budget-friendly, a talented and experience Building Designer like Luke at Distinct Innovations is exactly what you need. Just look at 167 River Road, Leonay. It was once a plain yellow-brick house, nothing special. With some clever house plans, thoughtful renovations, and careful drafting, it’s been transformed into a beautiful four-bedroom famil

Designing the Perfect Custom Home for Your Lifestyle with bespoke home plans by Distinct Innovations, Award Winning Custom Home Design & Architectural Drafting

Creating Your Dream Home with Custom Home Design with Distinct Innovations, Award Winning Building Design & Architectural Drafting

Wow, what an incredible honour to receive a Best of House 2025 Award!

We’re lucky to be designing the third family home for this great client in Western Sydney. We've been working together for over 20 years...

Congrats Belle Property Strathfield , on the awesome sale of our Heritage Listed Salt Street design in Concord! It’s set a new record for...

FAIRWAYS HOUSE - Contemporary Luxury Home Design by Distinct Innovations

The owners of the Banyan House at Norwest Bella Vista have finally moved into their home after a 12-month design process and another good...

Most of the homes we design do take time due to the level of detail we specify on our plans . The Castlereagh house is a luxury modern...

Why knockdown rebuild when you can use what you have to give a modern appearance for half the price of a new build? This is what happened...

We were hired to design a luxurious country home in the Razorback area of Camden, complete with an inground pool, a pool cabana, and two...

We recently designed a rear extension for a heritage-listed home in Concord. Such projects require special attention due to the...

The Blaxland House is a stunning property that sits on a vast suburban block of land within the Blue Mountains Council. The home boasts a...

I am thrilled to share that I recently had the honor of being interviewed by Robyn Willis, the Editor of Kanebridge Quarterly, for their...

The Farmhouse style has become an increasingly popular design choice for many homeowners. This client saw and fell in love with our...