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Beyond the “Fast Fashion” House: Custom Home Design Sydney Trends from a Leading Building Designer

After more than 30 years in residential design and architectural drafting across Sydney, one thing is clear, homeowners are moving away from “fast fashion” homes. People aren’t just building for today anymore. Read on to find out about Custom New Home Design Trends from a Leading Building Designer in Sydney. Whether it’s a custom new home, heritage extension, or luxury renovation, the brief has shifted. Clients want homes that grow with them, adapt over time, and still fe

Bushfire Resiliance - Luxury Home in Mount Riverview, Blue Mountains

Bushfire Resilient Home Design - Luxury Home in Mt Riverview, Blue Mountains

This luxury Mount Riverview residence remains a powerful example of how thoughtful architecture can balance beauty, safety, and long-term resilience. A home that’s just as relevant today as the day it was completed. Designed by Luke Van Jour of Distinct Innovations, this project stands proudly as Winner – Luxury Housing over 450m² over $2000/m² at the Building Designers Australia National Awards. This home also attracted the attention of the media and was featured in The Dai

Custom Home Design: Why You Need a Schedule of Finishes.

Discover how a Building Designer's Schedule of Finishes helps future-proof your home with timeless design, budget control, and added value for your build, renovation or extension.