Distinct Innovations

Distinct Innovations

About

Distinct Innovations is an award-winning building design and architectural drafting studio based in Castle Hill, Sydney. We design custom homes, luxury homes, acreage homes, extensions, renovations, heritage extensions, duplexes and dual occupancies across Greater Sydney and selected NSW regions.

Led by Luke Van Jour, a BDAA Accredited Building Designer with more than 30 years’ experience and a Master of Design Science in Sustainable Design from the University of Sydney, we combine creative residential design with practical documentation for DA, CDC and Construction Certificate approval pathways.

Every project starts with the client’s brief, lifestyle, site conditions, budget and approval pathway. Our focus is on site-responsive design, clear documentation and buildable residential plans that make practical sense.

Distinct Innovations has designed hundreds of residential projects across the Hills District, Western Sydney, Penrith, the Blue Mountains, Inner West, Northern Beaches, Central Coast, Illawarra and selected regional NSW areas.

Whether you are planning a new custom home, major extension, heritage renovation, duplex, dual occupancy or acreage home, we can guide the design and documentation process from early concept through to approval-ready plans.

Awards and recognition

2025
Building Designers Association of Australia
Best Heritage
2025
Building Designers Association of Australia
Finalist Best Renovation up to $1M
2023
Master Builders Association of NSW
Winner - Alterations & Additions $900k - $1mil
2025
Houzz
Best of Houzz Award for outstanding architectural excellence

Distinct Innovations
Distinct Innovations
Distinct Innovations

Testimonials

"We were drawn to Luke to prepare our plans for our major renovation based on seeing some of his other projects – we liked his style! Luke was so easy to work with. His plans & designs are amazing. 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 and we look forward to presenting him with our completed renovation".

David & Robyn, Extension/Renovations Dural

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