A successful knockdown rebuild starts long before demolition. The first step is understanding what your site can realistically support, which approval pathway applies and how the new home should be designed to suit the block, planning controls, budget and long-term lifestyle needs.
Distinct Innovations provides custom knockdown rebuild home design, architectural drafting and DA or CDC approval pathway support across Sydney and NSW. We do not build; we focus on the design, documentation, consultant coordination and approval preparation needed to move your project from an existing house to a well-planned new custom home.
With more than 30 years’ experience, BDAA accreditation and a Master of Sustainable Design from the University of Sydney, we bring practical design knowledge, sustainable thinking and strong approval pathway experience to complex residential sites.
How we simplify your knockdown rebuild design pathway:
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Site Feasibility: Reviewing your block, planning controls, zoning, slope, setbacks, orientation, bushfire, heritage, drainage and other site constraints before design decisions are locked in.
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Custom Home Design: Creating a site-specific new home design that responds to your lifestyle, natural light, privacy, street appeal, outdoor living, energy performance and long-term property value.
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DA or CDC Approval Pathway Support: Preparing architectural drawings and coordinating the information needed for council or private certifier assessment, depending on the most suitable approval pathway for your site.
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Sustainable Design Expertise: Applying practical sustainable design principles from the start, including solar orientation, ventilation, shading, thermal comfort and BASIX coordination.
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Technical Coordination: Working with relevant consultants such as surveyors, engineers, bushfire consultants, stormwater consultants, arborists, energy assessors and certifiers where required.
Examples of our knockdown rebuild and custom new home design work are shown below.
Contact us today to discuss your knockdown rebuild plans for an obligation-free quote.
