We believe collaboration is vital to the evolution of the built environment. Decades of practice have demonstrated that the most compelling solutions emerge from synthesising diverse skills, perspectives and values. By prioritising collaboration, we develop innovative responses that reconcile complexity and resonate collectively, leading to outcomes greater than the sum of their parts.
Lovell Chen is a national leader in heritage practice, a status derived from a record of exemplary performance over four decades. To ensure the ongoing relevance of heritage places, we believe it is essential to critically engage with the past through informed, sensitive stewardship. Guided by a strong ethical framework, forensic research, and a collaborative approach, we deliver socially responsible, technically robust and culturally attuned outcomes of lasting integrity.
Adam Mornement
Lovell Chen embraces complexity. We cultivate intellectual openness and rigour, viewing challenges as opportunities for insight, innovation and progress. Our team is innately curious, and our work is evidence-based, balancing practical and philosophical analysis at every stage. Each project prompts us to ask better questions, deepen our understanding, and refine our responses — ultimately enriching the outcomes we deliver and their impact on people and places.
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.
