What Our Clients Say
Real client feedback on custom homes, extensions, heritage renovations and residential building design projects across Sydney and NSW.
Heritage Extension | Concord
Award-winning high-performance extension to a heritage conservation home, featuring passive solar design that eliminates the need for mechanical cooling.
“There’s something very special about Luke. He took our home from ‘lovely’ to ‘WOW’.
He struck the perfect balance between heritage sensitivity and modern design. His professionalism, creativity, and deep understanding of sustainable design gave us a home that’s not only stunning but naturally efficient.
A rare blend of creativity, sustainability and heritage expertise, Luke transformed our vision into a light-filled, naturally comfortable home.”
Home Extension | Castle Hill
Modern Residential Extension Renovation & upper-storey addition with custom pool pergola designed to expand a 1980s residence while maintaining the original street façade and curb appeal.
"Loved our experience with Luke & Distinct Innovations! We're delighted not only with the design but also Luke's ability to make his vision come to light. He was in regular contact with us and the builder to ensure the accepted design materialised, as the build progressed, making several insightful suggestions along the way. We've got a bespoke, luxury home now, which sets it apart. Thank you!"
Custom New Home | Razorback
Luxury contemporary custom new home designed for beautiful 5 acre property in Razorback NSW
"Just want to say thank you so much with all your hard work you have done on the design on our new home.
You have such a creative mind and have nailed it.
Can you please email me some of the pics so we can dream every night before we fall asleep”.
Heritage Extension | Strathfield
Award-winning heritage conservation and low-profile contemporary extension featuring seamless light-filled interiors and a preserved street façade.
“Luke made us feel confident from day one. He designed a stunning, light-filled extension to our heritage home that blends seamlessly with the original.
Luke was able to listen and understand our needs, he was clear, always punctual, very professional and easy to communicate with.
We love living in our new home, and our guests love to be entertained here!
Thank you, Luke!”
Home Extension | Dural
This private 5-acre estate required a complete overhaul of its front facade and 80% of its floor plan to achieve a modern and inviting appearance and to accommodate the owners' current lifestyle.
"Luke was so easy to work with. He listens, and is supportive of our suggestions and requirements.
Not only did he help with our design he also guided us through the process of getting DA approval.
It was a pleasure working with Luke".
Custom New Home | Emu Heights
Custom New Home on the Nepean River Emu Heights, Penrith City
"We were commissioned by a client to construct a home designed by Luke Van Jour of Distinct Innovations. We found the plan documentation to be well above expectations and when contacted to clarify some of the more complex design elements we found Luke extremely knowledgable and helpful, not only at that time but also during the course of construction. Luke had a very defined clear vision for the project and his enthusiasm was infectious which in turn helped us construct the building as originally intended. The project in question won various industry design and construction awards when completed. We have no hesitation in recommending Distinct Innovations".
Heritage Extension | Concord
Recently Approved Heritage Development Application
"We recently worked with the team at Distinct Innovations to secure DA approval for our property, which is located within a heritage and conservation area. From start to finish, the experience was outstanding. As this was my first time building, I expected the heritage requirements to be complex, but the team made the entire process feel straightforward. They demonstrated a deep understanding of the planning requirements and managed everything seamlessly. Their ability to balance council expectations with a practical and well-designed outcome was genuinely impressive.
Beyond their technical expertise, they were an absolute pleasure to deal with. Communication was clear and consistent, timelines were well managed, and nothing ever felt too difficult. We always felt confident the project was in capable hands. Thanks to their efforts, we achieved a successful DA approval, which is no small feat when dealing with our local council. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Distinct Innovations to anyone, especially if you’re working on a heritage or conservation property".
Home Extension | Mt Vernon
Resort-style extension and lifestyle complex, designed to integrate high-end modern amenities with an existing classic-style residence.
"I have been fortunate to have worked on several projects with Luke from Distinct Innovations and I must say that of all the Building Designers & Architects I have worked with over the years Luke would be my favourite for his amazing skill & talent in design, his design style and most of all his honest, easy going personality.
In my experience I have found that Luke's clients are more than happy with the process and end result and speak very highly of Luke as their chosen Building Designer for their home.
For me when I recommend a design professional or contractor to a client (or anyone for that matter) they need to tick 3 boxes, 1. They are very good at what they do 2. Their fees / prices are reasonable 3.
They are a nice person and easy to work with.
Luke ticks all these boxes for me and I look forward to working on many more amazing Distinct Innovations projects with Luke in the future".