Design in context
What makes good design in heritage areas?
New design to heritage place e.g rear extensions, solar panels are encouraged when they are sensitive to the cultural significance of a place.
The conservation of our built heritage can often rely on reuse, renewal and extension of buildings.
Places of cultural heritage significance are protected by inclusion in the Victorian Heritage Register or Heritage Overlays (HO) managed by local governments.
Being in a Heritage Overlay or on the Victorian Heritage Register does not put a full stop on the potential of a building for new development.
Case studies
We collected some excellent examples of successful good design in heritage areas in Victoria.
They are intended to aid and inform planners and heritage advisors. They may also be of relevance to owners, developers, architects and heritage consultants.