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Sensitive Heritage Design This project involved a rear extension to a heritage-listed home in Concord, requiring careful planning and a sensitive approach to preserve the original character. Read more
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Award-winning heritage renovation and contemporary rear extension in Concord, approved by Canada Bay Council and designed around light, openness and original character.

Sensitive Heritage Design

This project involved a rear extension to a heritage-listed home in Concord, requiring careful planning and a sensitive approach to preserve the original character. After nearly a year of detailed negotiation with Canada Bay Council, the development application was successfully approved, allowing us to deliver a design that respects the home’s heritage while adding modern functionality.

Collaboration and Excellence

The owners had a high attention to detail, and working on a heritage property always presents unique challenges. I was proud to see the builder excel in all aspects, ultimately winning the 2023 Master Builders Association of NSW Excellence in Housing Award in the Alterations & Additions ($900k–$1M) category. This project highlights how the right team, combined with a client who trusts the design process, can achieve exceptional results.

Maximizing Value and Lifestyle

In 2024, the owners sold the property, not only recouping their renovation investment but also achieving a substantial profit. The home sold above the market average, setting a new sales record for the neighbourhood, a testament to the quality, design, and strategic vision of the project.

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Completed
2024
Price range
$0.5m - $1m
Building style
Contemporary
Client
Private
0h 5m

Awards

2025

Best Heritage

Building Designers Association of Australia

2025
AwardBest Heritage
OrganisationBuilding Designers Association of Australia
2025

Finalist Best Renovation up to $1M

Building Designers Association of Australia

2025
AwardFinalist Best Renovation up to $1M
OrganisationBuilding Designers Association of Australia
2023

Winner - Alterations & Additions $900k - $1mil

Master Builders Association of NSW

2023
AwardWinner - Alterations & Additions $900k - $1mil
OrganisationMaster Builders Association of NSW

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“Having had no experience in the building game, Luke made us feel confident to move forward with our project from our first meeting. We engaged Luke to design a contemporary addition to our heritage listed house and the outcome is an outstanding, light-filled modern extension that functions incredibly well for our family! He managed to add significant new floor space without compromising the front external appearance to meet the heritage requirements. Luke was able to listen and understand our needs, he was clear, always punctual, very professional and easy to communicate with. We love living in our new home and our guests love to be entertained here! thank you Luke Sia - Strathfield House”

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