Renovation Designer
Realm Building Design has a special talent and extensive experience with design of renovations and extensions, especially in working with classic architectural styles and buildings with heritage overlays.
Multidisciplinary team lead by a qualified heritage designer
Comprehensive design, documentation and project management
Adept with both heritage-appropriate and contrasting modern design styles
Sometimes the simplest change, like these sage green subway tiles, can really elevate a space
We design renovations and extensions that expand the functionality of your home while respecting the fabric of the existing building.
Whether you're adding a pergola and pool, extending to add a much-needed room, remodelling wet areas, or totally reimagining the interior spaces throughout the entire home, our team of designers, draftspeople, and project managers can give you a sense of direction and structure, and ensure that the project goes off as hassle-free as possible.
We are your guide from planning and design, to building and beyond.
Renovations and extensions that add value to beloved homes.
Practical tips for designing your next heritage renovation.
Our clients are often surprised when they find out just how much they can do with their heritage listed building. We created this document to dispel some of the most prevalent myths about working with heritage buildings, so that you have a solid foundation on the can-dos, can't-dos, and things to be aware of.
Heritage building design services
Our principal building designer, Janita Norman, has been instrumental in preserving and developing the historic architecture in Echuca, and further afield in Victoria and southern New South Wales. For the last 25 years, Janita's talents have contributed to many of the most significant buildings in our beloved hometown.
With wealth of experience and specialist knowledge, we are uniquely positioned to deliver on your heritage project. We appreciate, respect and enjoy working with all meaningful buildings, be it a Victorian villa or a mid-century modern house.
- Heritage design
- Heritage advisory services
- Heritage site review and assessments
- Heritage impact statements (aka 'Statement of Heritage Impacts')
- Building condition assessments
- Heritage permits (experienced with both local and state permits in Victoria and New South Wales)
- Conservation advice and strategies for implementation of works
Learn more about our heritage services on this page.
