WHY CHOOSE DISTINCT INNOVATIONS
Experienced Residential Design, Personally Led
Personally led by Luke Van Jour, Distinct Innovations provides bespoke residential building design and architectural drafting, guiding clients from initial concepts through to approval-ready plans.
Based in Castle Hill, we have guided hundreds of clients through the design and approval process across Greater Sydney and nearby regional areas.
As a BDAA Accredited Building Designer who has designed and built his own family homes, Luke brings practical insight from concept through to construction.
30+ years' experience designing homes, including projects on complex and difficult sites.
Luke as your one point of contact.
Independent advice with no ties to a builder.
Sustainable and passive solar design expertise backed by a Master's Degree in Sustainable Design.
Fixed fees based on the agreed scope, not a percentage of your build cost.
DA, CDC and Construction Certificate plans prepared to meet the relevant approval requirements.
Our Residential Design Expertise
We design custom homes, extensions, renovations, duplexes and heritage projects across Sydney, with experience in acreage, bushfire-prone, sloping and difficult sites. Our residential building design services combine concept design, architectural drafting, approvals and practical construction knowledge.
Explore Our Projects by Category
From Concept Design to Approval-Ready Plans
Site & Planning Review
Assess site constraints, planning controls and the most appropriate approval pathway.
Concept Design & Design Development
Develop and refine the design around your site, brief, budget and lifestyle.
DA & CDC Applications
Prepare the plans and supporting documents required for council or certifier lodgement.
Consultant Coordination
Coordinate engineering, BASIX, NatHERS and other specialist consultant input.
Approval & Construction Plans
Prepare detailed architectural plans for certification and construction.
Where We've Worked
We design custom homes, extensions, renovations, duplexes and heritage projects across Sydney, with experience in acreage, bushfire-prone, sloping and difficult sites. Our residential building design services combine concept design, architectural drafting, approvals and practical construction knowledge. Explore the areas we regularly work in below.