Heritage Reports & Assessments

Our experienced, professional team of heritage consultants is able to assist with all of your heritage building projects from design advice all the way through to construction completion.

Our 30 years of experience provides the necessary tools, methods and procedures for us to take on any heritage project – big or small. Heritage 21 adopts a contemporary approach to the re-purposing of heritage buildings and places in order to achieve positive outcomes for Australia’s cultural built heritage.

Heritage 21 acknowledges that the land on which we live, learn and work as the traditional country of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation.
We acknowledge these traditional owners of this land and acknowledge their living cultures and the unique roles they have played in maintaining life, language and culture in this region.
We pay respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and all Aboriginal people.

Professional Associations

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Heritage 21
Manifesto

Since the late 1960s, heritage discourse has progressively shifted its position from a ‘preservation framework’ through to a ‘conservation framework’ and on to a ‘re-purposing  framework’. The preservation framework regards individual monuments as having intrinsic, universal and immutable values that need to be protected from spatial development. It tends to make the saving of the heritage object or place more important than finding a societal re-use for it.

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What our clients
& partners say:

“'I have had some involvement with Heritage 21 in working through the design and documentation currently taking place at the Exchange Hotel in Balmain, and have appreciated the ability to provide recommendation on potential design outcomes that are able to be supported as consistent with heritage requirements' ”

Liam Corr
Registered Architect

“It has also been a pleasure working with Paul and your team on this project. To be honest, I had not done heritage projects before and it was only through Paul and your team’s guidance that allowed me to complete this project at a high standard. I am now confident in doing heritage projects like this and I look forward to the next project that we can work on together. Again, thank Paul and Divya patience and professional advice throughout the process. ”

Eddie Lam
Builder

“Really appreciate the help in responding the RFIs. I acknowledge all the work that was required and that you put into that report. Maddocks said you made their job easy! ”

Max Symonds
Development Manager - Metro Property Development

“Just as client-side project manager for Honey Insurance, I would to let you know that it has been a very positive experience and appreciate your quick responses and quality of work from you and your organisation thus far. ”

Nick Maric
Project Management

“I just wanted to share the good news that Canterbury-Bankstown Council has decided to withdraw the development control order issued to our client. The report you prepared was pivotal in this decision by the Council. Many thanks to you, Paul and the team for your work on this. ”

Anna Lindeman-Jones
Senior Associate - Addisons

“I'd like to thank Paul and Lauren for their dedication, persistence and well thought through support and substantiation of the design merits of our development proposal; it is no easy feat to have a new building approved in a heritage conservation area, and particularly adjacent to heritage items. ”

Tim McLachlan
Development Manager

“I consider that we have a well prepared case that has been cogently articulated by Paul and Michael. It is a fraught experience for us, however we do appreciate the input from top professionals such as Paul ”

Richard Mann
Registered Architect

“Hi team at Heritage 21 I just wanted to say thanks for all your hard work on Mosman and being so responsive etc. One of our team recommended you and I have been very happy with the service provided. ”

Di Jones
Principal - Linked Project Management

“We would also like to take a quick moment to thank you all for your contribution to the project and we will update you on any developments as necessary”

Jose Serrao
Registered Architect

“Dear Heritage 21 team, I am please to advise that all the work prepared by your team has satisfied council’s contentions. We definitely know who to come to next time for heritage matters. ”

Andres Caceres
Level 33

“Thank you for all your work preparing this Statement of Heritage. I sat down yesterday and had a good read cover to cover, and felt very appreciative of your level of research and detailed consideration of our requirements.”

Veechi
Varuna', Katoomba

“Just wanted to let you know, Council agreed with us in our application to reinstate the front facade! I am so excited. I wanted to thank you for all your help in getting this across the line. ”

Jane Frawley

“It has been a pleasure to work with you and your team as well!”

Georgia
Holding Redlich

“Dear Heritage 21 team - This is an excellent result, thank you for all your work.”

Sevda Cemil
Midson

“Sites with heritage values present great opportunities, however often can be easily derailed if clear, concise and timely advice is not provide at the earliest stages of site planning. I have worked with Heritage 21 over numerous projects across Sydney and have found them to be valuable project partners in the development process. ”

Vince Hardy
Urban Planning Consultant, Cityscapeplanning+projects

Specialty services for your project.

Our expertise extends across state and federal law and regulation across all of Australia, and our consultants are available to conduct site inspections, prepare reports and provide guidance for the conservation of built heritage anywhere in the country. For further information, or if you are interested in more information on a heritage listed property, contact us on +61 2 9519 2521

Conservation Management Plans

The purpose of a Conservation Management Plan is to research the history and physical attributes…

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Photographic Archival Recordings

The purpose of the photographic archival record is to produce a permanent evidentiary testament of…

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Interpretation Strategies & Plans

The purpose of an Interpretational Strategy is to communicate the essential heritage values and historical…

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Heritage Design Advice

H21 actively engages with architects and designers in a manner that adopts the correct approach…

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Heritage Project Management

The involvement of a heritage architect in the construction process is crucial for the protection…

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Heritage Expert Witnessing

H21 is able to provide expert witnessing in the Land & Environmental Court in NSW…

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Pre-Purchase Inspections

H21 is able to advise potential purchases of heritage buildings prior to purchase on the…

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Statements of Heritage Impact

Heritage 21 is your expert source for cultural heritage impact assessments. When a listed heritage…

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of services.

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Project
Case studies.

Roman Catholic Diocese, Armidale NSW
Roman Catholic Diocese, Armidale NSW
Roman Catholic Diocese, Armidale NSW

In 2011 and 2012, Heritage 21 prepared numerous heritage documents for the Armidale Catholic Diocese…

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37 Carr Street, Waverton NSW
37 Carr Street, Waverton NSW
37 Carr Street, Waverton NSW

This project involved extensive excavation of the listed heritage house under the existing building to…

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Creighton Building, Mann Street, Gosford NSW
Creighton Building, Mann Street, Gosford NSW
Creighton Building, Mann Street, Gosford NSW

This interwar Art Deco classic used to be a funeral parlour and is currently undergoing…

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Windsor Street, Paddington NSW
Windsor Street, Paddington NSW
Windsor Street, Paddington NSW

Heritage 21 provided the designs for the complete refurbishment of this four level heritage listed…

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St Vincent’s College, Potts Point, NSW
St Vincent’s College, Potts Point, NSW
St Vincent’s College, Potts Point, NSW

Since 2012, Heritage 21 has been involved in various projects at the school including the…

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Central Railway Station, Sydney NSW
Central Railway Station, Sydney NSW
Central Railway Station, Sydney NSW

For the past twenty years, Paul Rappoport and Heritage 21 have been working on all…

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St Patrick’s Primary School, Albury NSW
St Patrick’s Primary School, Albury NSW
Fernleigh Castle, Rose Bay – NSW
Fernleigh Castle, Rose Bay – NSW
Fernleigh Castle, Rose Bay – NSW

Heritage 21 undertakes many Land & Environment Court matters that involve disputed heritage significance and…

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Creating a space for the experts: Heritage decision-making in NSW

For many years, I’ve been thinking about the cumbersome nature of (especially DAs) heritage approvals in NSW. Given that cultural…

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Quality versus Quantity: How can we reform our heritage lists?

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