Chimney Investigations at the Former Records Office Victoria
Will and Olivia were scoping chimneys at Melbourne's former Records Office, a landmark built in 1900-04 to protect Victoria's vital records, as part of ongoing conservation works
| Project Title | Award Name | Category | Award | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Smith Centre | Australian Institute of Architects Tasmanian Architecture Award | Heritage Architecture | Award for Heritage | 2025 |
| Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade | Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Architecture Award | Heritage Architecture | Architecture Awards - Conservation | 2023 |
| City of Casey Heritage Handbook | PIA Victoria Award | Planning Excellence | Commendation | 2022 |
| Hilton Little Queen Street | Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Architecture Award | Heritage Architecture | Award for Heritage - Creative Adaptation (with Bates Smart) | 2022 |
| Wesley Place | Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Architecture Award | Heritage Architecture | John George Knight Award for Heritage (with COX Architecture) | 2022 |
| Trades Hall | Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Architecture Award | Heritage Architecture | Award for Heritage Architecture - Conservation | 2020 |
| Old Quadrangle | Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Architecture Award | Sustainable Architecture | Award for Sustainable Architecture | 2020 |
| Regent Theatre Melbourne | Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Architecture Award | Heritage Architecture | Award for Heritage Architecture - Creative Adaptation | 2020 |
| Regent Theatre Melbourne | Australian Institute of Architects National Architecture Award | Heritage | National Award for Heritage | 2020 |
| ANU Acton Campus | PIA Award for Planning Excellence | Best Planning Ideas - Small Project | Commendation | 2019 |
| Flinders Street Station | Dulux Colour Award | Commercial & Multi-residential | Dulux Colour Award | 2019 |
| Flinders Street Station | Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Architecture Award | Heritage Architecture | Architecture Award - Conservation | 2019 |
| Bendigo Soldiers Memorial Institute | Premier's Sustainability Award | Built Environment | Finalist | 2018 |
| Tip Top Bakery | Asia Pacific Property Award | Best Residential Development Australia | Asia Pacific Property Award | 2016 |
| One40William | Western Australian Heritage Award | Heritage & Adaptive Reuse | The Gerry Gauntlett Award | 2014 |
| Tip Top Bakery | Urban Development Institute of Australia Award | Urban Renewal | Urban Development Award | 2014 |
| Tip Top Bakery | Australian Property Institute Award | Heritage Architecture | Heritage Property Award | 2014 |
| Rippon Lea | Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Architecture Award | Heritage Architecture | Commendation | 2014 |
| Melbourne GPO | Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Architecture Award | Heritage Architecture | John George Knight Award for Heritage Architecture | 2014 |
| The Gables Project | Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Architecture Award | Heritage Architecture | Commendation | 2013 |
| Goods Shed No. 2 | The Planning Minister's Heritage Award | Heritage Architecture | 2010 | |
| Goods Shed No. 2 | Property Council of Australia Award | Heritage & Adaptive Reuse | Innovation & Excellence Award | 2010 |
| Point Nepean Quarantine Station | Architecture & Design Excellence in the South East Award | Outstanding Building Conservation | Commendation | 2009 |
| Beaurepaire Centre | Australian Institute of Architects Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage | Heritage Architecture | Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage - joint winner | 2004 |
| Beaurepaire Centre | Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Architecture Award | Heritage Architecture | John George Knight Award for Heritage | 2004 |
| Immigration Museum | Australian Institute of Architects Victorian Architecture Award | Heritage Architecture | John George Knight Award for Heritage (with Daryl Jackson Pty Ltd) | 1999 |
Will and Olivia were scoping chimneys at Melbourne's former Records Office, a landmark built in 1900-04 to protect Victoria's vital records, as part of ongoing conservation works
RHSV staff took us through the Former Army Medical Corps Drill Hall
Congratulations to Senior Associate Libby Blamey – winner of best peer-reviewed article by Professional Historians Australia!
Lovell Chen has been providing conservation and heritage services to the mansion since the 1970s and we are proud to continue our association with the site
Zoe, Will, and Max are undertaking inspections at the Parkville Campus as part of the University's annual audit program to guide the planning for building conservation, maintenance and capital works
Celebrating ANU’s 80th anniversary and the reopening of University House, Lovell Chen proudly delivered conservation-led design and heritage services, preserving its character for future generations.
Kate introduced PIA VIC Emerging Planners to the opportunities available when choosing to integrate heritage conservation with contemporary city development.
Lovell Chen is leading roof and façade restoration works on historic Scots' Church Melbourne, repairing timber structures, stonework, and slate roofing to preserve the 1874 landmark
Audrey and Kendra were privileged to attend the ceremony led by Elder Paul House, Ngambri-Ngunnawal custodian of the Canberra region
hecklers, recounts and a very close contest
Suzanne will discuss best practice in the adaptation and reuse of historic buildings at the former Collingwood Tech complex – also home to our tailor-made facility for Circus Oz
Associate Principal Stuart Hanafin spoke at the Trades Hall opening, highlighting the restoration of century‑concealed honour boards and celebrating the building’s enduring union heritage.
How do you put modern services into a building that has handmade nails holding the floors together?
As lead author of QHeritage: Designing with Heritage Places, Director Adam Mornement attended Brisbane Open House's launch event.
We've enjoyed another annual Lovell Chen Trivia Night - this time led by quizmaster debutant Angus.
