As a heritage home renovation architect in Melbourne, I’m often asked by new (and soon-to-be) clients is: “How do we actually do this?” For most, it’s their first time renovating or restoring a home, so it’s natural to feel unsure about where or how to start. The role of an architect is to run the whole process - for you, and with you. Here’s how it works. Pre Design Before any design work begins, we need to understand your site, your home, and your needs. Design brief  – you

Buying or renovating a heritage home in Melbourne? One of the most common issues you’ll come across is cracking. Understanding what...

If you’ve been searching for a home in Melbourne, or you already own one, you may have come across a property with a heritage overlay ....

You’ve spent years dreaming, watched countless episodes of Grand Designs, and finally, it’s time to make that dream home your reality....

Heritage overlays, are controls set by local councils, designed to preserve houses of cultural or historical significance.