Balance Architecture + Interior Design

05/10/2023

Recently our Principal Architect, Andrew Fedorowicz, received some exciting news. Andrew is recognised as expert in all Heritage matters and is now pleased to announce he has been appointed to the Greater Bendigo Heritage Advisory Committee. The Committee reports to the City of Greater Bendigo on all Heritage matters – natural, Aboriginal and cultural. The appointment is for the period of the Committee’s four year term. Congratulations Andrew, we are very proud of you. Bendigo features many unique and exciting Heritage buildings and landmarks, having been founded during Victoria’s Gold Rush with the fabulous wealth and riches recovered, creating the iconic regional city Bendigo is to this day. We look forward to hearing more from you Andrew from this exciting new development for yourself and Balance Architecture.
https://balancearchitecture.wordpress.com/2023/10/05/heritage-architect-andrew-fedorowicz-appointed-to-the-greater-bendigo-heritage-advisory-committee/

Architecture and Interior Design

27/09/2023

In Victoria we are very fortunate to have a number of beautifully preserved Heritage towns and precincts within easy driving distance from Melbourne for our appreciation and enjoyment. The Spa region offers fabulous accommodation in both Daylesford and Hepburn for all budgets and requirements. Springtime – it’s the perfect time to ‘take the waters’.

To assist you we have re-published an older article from 2019.
https://balancearchitecture.wordpress.com/2023/09/26/daylesford-hepburn-springs-living-history-heritage-in-action-schedule-a-visit-this-spring/

Architecture and Interior Design

13/09/2023

For those lucky enough to own a Heritage property it is an imperative to arrange a full Heritage Report prior to any restoration or renovations. Using a qualified Heritage Architect adds value to your property rather than unnecessary cost.

For over three decades now Balance Architecture has offered specialist services in the restoration and renewal of Heritage properties. From the original Gothic style bank buildings (pictured above) of the older E.S. & A. banking corporation (their preferred style) through to the re-creation of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens 19th century Fernery
Balance Architecture has offered the vision, the understanding and the finesse required to re-create truly memorable, beautiful buildings and spaces that acknowledge the innate artistry of those craftsmen who originally created them.
https://balancearchitecture.wordpress.com/2023/09/12/for-heritage-restoration-call-balance-architecture-heritage-specialists/

Architecture and Interior Design

11/09/2023

With Spring upon us it’s the perfect time to visit Mount Macedon located 64km North West of Melbourne. On a clear day when looking west from anywhere with sufficient elevation in greater Melbourne, Mt Macedon sits like a sentinel. It’s indigenous name is Geboor or Geburrh in the traditional language of the Wurundjeri people.
The beautiful surrounds of Mt Macedon has been a favoured cool retreat in the summertime since the 1800's. Named by explorer Major Thomas Mitchell in 1836 upon his ascension of the summit, he was actually renaming it. In 1824 the expedition of Hamilton Hume and William Hovell sighted the mountain and named it Mt Wentworth. Mitchell was passionate about ‘Ancient Macedonia’ and named the mountain after Phillip of Macedonia, based on his viewing of Port Phillip Bay from the mountain’s summit.
https://balancearchitecture.wordpress.com/2023/08/28/mount-macedon-victorias-hill-station in the Nineteenth Century/

With Spring upon us it’s the perfect time to visit Mount Macedon located 64km North West of Melbourne. On a clear day when looking west from anywhere with sufficient elevation in greater Melbourne,…

31/08/2023

Mount Macedon Victoria’s Hill Station for the British Governors.

With Spring upon us it’s the perfect time to visit Mount Macedon located 64km North West of Melbourne. On a clear day when looking west from anywhere with sufficient elevation in greater Melbourne, Mt Macedon sits like a sentinel. It’s indigenous name is Geboor or Geburrh in the traditional language of the Wurundjeri people.
During the expansion of the British Empire in the late nineteenth century it was often the case than an area was selected for a ‘Hill Station’ or summer residence for the then Governors and their key staff. In Victoria, it was Mt Macedon that was selected.
Read about it here

With Spring upon us it’s the perfect time to visit Mount Macedon located 64km North West of Melbourne. On a clear day when looking west from anywhere with sufficient elevation in greater Melbourne,…

19/08/2023

A Heritage home for many provides a rather different pathway. There are restrictions and requirements on any proposed changes as well as to ensure the preservation of the character and unique charm of such dwellings and properties. To achieve the very best for your property and to add real value, liveability and functionality to your home, it’s an imperative that you engage a Heritage Architect.

A Heritage home for many provides a rather different pathway. There are restrictions and requirements on any proposed changes as well as to ensure the preservation of the character and unique charm…

14/08/2023

The Preston Market – Planning Minister Provides Heritage Protection to Market Sheds.
As promised in April the Victorian Government Planning Minister, Sonia Kilkenny, has implemented new heritage protection for the Preston Markets sheds. This creates a major dilemma for the developers going forward but there’s more to it than meets the eye.

Read about it here in an article from the Melbourne Age:

As promised in April the Victorian Government Planning Minister, Sonia Kilkenny, has implemented new heritage protection for the Preston Markets sheds. This creates a major dilemma for the develope…

08/08/2023

Balance Architecture & Interior Design – Heritage Specialists

When you have a clear understanding of what it means for your home to be Heritage Listed or part of a Heritage Overlay you’ll start to see such a classification for what it really is – an asset. It is by no means a block or an impediment on improving comfort and liveability of your home or the functionality of your building. The imperative is to understand what the classification means and what is permitted. The best way to achieve this is to arrange for a full Heritage Architectural Report from a qualified Heritage Architect.

If you are considering renovations or alterations to your Heritage home or property, call Balance Architecture now on 0418 341 443 and arrange a free consultation with our Principal Architect Andrew Fedorowicz (Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects). Andrew is passionate about Heritage and offers many years experience, expertise and excellence in design.
https://balancearchitecture.wordpress.com/2023/08/02/balance-architecture-interior-design-heritage-specialists/?fbclid=IwAR3Cz-aDJXOh9N4YjfQpmTwMb5sKTD_9Iwc2aFhqhpxYRDymDv5TYxNUF70

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28/07/2023

This week we revisit Mooramong Homestead located in the western districts of Victoria. Since our original article appeared in March, 2018 there have been significant developments. As reported by the ABC News in June, 2022, the National Trust property is now preparing to host new visitors in both luxury glamping accommodation – tiny houses and apartments – as well as the original refurbished cottages. The Victorian Government awarded the National Trust a $2M grant to proceed with the works proposed.

Here is the original article from March, 2018:
https://balancearchitecture.wordpress.com/2023/07/27/the-national-trust-mooramong-homestead-the-hollywood-connection/

18/07/2023

Two years on, post Covid, we now live in a very different world. Where most people travelled to a work destination – an office in a CBD, suburban or regional location – many of us now work from home – for at least part of the week. As a consequence, the family home has very different demands place upon it. We are spending more time there and both the positives and negatives are truly exposed. Renovation and refurbishment becomes increasingly more desirable.
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A Heritage property requires and deserves a Heritage Architect. An experienced professional offering genuine expertise and excellence in design – it’s the right time to call Balance Architecture on 0418 341 443 and arrange a consultation with our Principal Architect Andrew Fedorowicz (or leave your details here for a prompt reply)
https://balancearchitecture.wordpress.com/2023/07/13/finding-and-restoring-a-heritage-gem-your-forever-home/

Architecture and Interior Design

10/07/2023

Last week a visitor to our page on facebook commented on the difficulty he experienced in getting approval for the correct Heritage colours to repaint his home in North Western Melbourne. This is precisely why it is a sensible move to engage a Heritage Architect to prepare and submit such a plan to both Heritage Victoria and your local Government Council Heritage Representatives. The experience, the expertise and the specific knowledge of your Heritage Architect will mean it’s a job you’ll do once and then be permitted to proceed with your planned painting, restoration or alterations .
Balance Architecture (www.balancearchitecture.com.au) has offered the vision, the understanding and the finesse required to re-create truly memorable, beautiful buildings and spaces that acknowledge the innate artistry of those craftsmen who originally created them.
https://balancearchitecture.wordpress.com/2023/07/06/balance-architecture-specialists-in-heritage-restoration-2/

Architecture and Interior Design

29/06/2023

The City of Melbourne has announced the Multi-Storey Development of the Queen Victoria Market carparks. The project will be known as Gurrowa Place.

This is not a new issue, we have discussed it previously on a number of occasions. It is and remains a vexed question. {At the time Heritage Victoria blocked the excavation of the existing carparks on the basis that there were likely over 6,500 bodies currently interred beneath the carpark and adjacent sheds. There appears to be no mention of this in the latest Press Releases.
In 2019 Council maintained the burial sites would not be disturbed. We will seek clarification from Heritage Victoria on their latest plans.}

Links to these two previous articles are available on this weeks Blog.

"Queen Victoria Market Back on The Heritage Agenda"
"The ‘Old City’ – Victoria Market – its essence"
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The City of Melbourne has announced the Multi-Storey Development of the Queen Victoria Market carparks. The project will be known as Gurrowa Place. This is not a new issue, we have discussed it pre…