HERITAGE INSIGHTS

When new architecture meets old in Sydney or Melbourne, the gap between them is never just empty space — it’s a design tool. A recess, screen, or setback makes it clear what is historic and what is new, allowing each to be understood on its own terms. Like a pause in music, separation gives weight to what comes before and after, encouraging reflection rather than confusion. Far from wasted space, these gaps honour history, sharpen design, and let contemporary interventions co

Ensuring that transition between significant fabric and an addition is vital to the success of a heritage project.

'mitigation is probably the principal aim of the impact assessment process, especially if conservation involves managing, rather than...

'The most serious mistakes are not being made as a result of wrong answers. The truly dangerous thing is asking the wrong question.' –...