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Yes, heritage architects exist. Here’s what the title actually means, what it doesn’t, and why the difference matters more than your DA. You may have read recently that “heritage architect” isn’t a real qualification – that the title doesn’t exist, and that heritage expertise really comes down to two things: a portfolio of past projects […]

Let’s be honest – for design, yes. Architecture, no. Every architect I know is having a version of this moment as the use of AI becomes more prevalent, so here is my thought to this question. AI will replace a great deal of the design production, and it will do this well and cheaply. What […]

A Statement of Heritage Impact (SOHI) is a specialised report that examines how proposed works to a heritage item, or near to it, will affect the heritage value of a historic property, its surroundings, or a conservation area. Sometimes referred to as a Heritage Impact Statement, it is an assessment report generally carried out by […]

Can You Renovate a Heritage Listed House in NSW? Yes, you can renovate a heritage listed house in New South Wales, as long as you follow the necessary approval processes. General maintenance, minor internal touch-ups or like-for-like works may not require planning approval. But, if you want to make structural modifications, alter the materials and […]

Terrace houses are one of the most common residences in Sydney, saturated in centrally-located inner pockets of Sydney like Paddington, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Glebe, Newtown and Balmain. A terrace house is uniquely characterised by narrow, Victorian- and Edwardian-era style architecture, dating back to the end of the 19th Century. As beautiful and charming as a […]

When planning a home renovation or a new build, one of the first considerations is whether to hire an architect or a draftsman to help design and conceptualise the construction. Both architects and draftsmen can provide the blueprints for a residential build, but each offers a different level of service.  Understanding the difference between hiring […]

A renovation for your home or office, no matter how small, should never be underestimated in terms of complexity – there are many more moving parts than most realise, from design, to flow, and structural considerations.  According to the 2023 Houzz & Home Study for Australia, finding the right service providers for a home renovation […]

Renovating a heritage property is a grand undertaking – as a heritage homeowner, you have the privilege and responsibility of preserving the character and historical elements of the property, while writing the chapter that belongs to you. Naturally, this responsibility comes with greater considerations in terms of finances, permissions, and architectural design.  Renovating a heritage […]

When you build or renovate in New South Wales you will typically be required to have your plans approved in the form of a Development Application (DA) or Complying Development Certificate (CDC).  The nature and extent of works will determine whether a Complying Development Certificate (CDC) or Development Application (DA) is required. In this article, […]

Federation architecture has a special place in Australian history. Clad in brick and timber, Federation-style homes and buildings can be found across Australia, particularly in inner-city suburbs of Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. As heritage architects in Sydney who have worked on renovations, extensions, and overhauls for Federation-era homes, we’ve put together this guide to help […]