Preserving Brisbane’s Heritage. Creating Space for the Future.
At CU Design, we specialise in the careful restoration, renovation, and transformation of pre-1946 homes—iconic pieces of Brisbane’s architectural history. These homes, often rich in character and charm, require expertise, creativity, and deep knowledge of local council overlays, building codes, and heritage regulations. That’s exactly what we bring to every project.
Whether you’re looking to raise and build underneath, extend at the rear, or fully renovate your Queenslander, our team ensures your renovation respects the past while embracing modern living.
Working with pre-1946 houses means engaging with specific council requirements, character overlays, and heritage considerations. CU Design has extensive experience handling approvals, planning, and design development—managing every stage of your renovation with clarity and compliance.
Navigating Brisbane City Council’s demolition control and character area rules
Smart design solutions to suit overlay and heritage constraints
Raising and extending your home to create more living space
Extensions that feel seamless, not separate
Decks, kitchens, and open-plan living updates that match the original aesthetic
Our approach balances preservation with innovation—creating luxurious, light-filled homes that retain the soul of your original house.
From Hawthorne to Wynnum, West End to Norman Park, we work across Brisbane and surrounds to renovate some of the city’s most treasured homes. Whether you’re modernising a Queenslander, updating a character-listed property, or adding a carport or deck, we take pride in designs that are both thoughtful and compliant.
Develop tailored renovation plans and concepts
Coordinate site planning, overlays, and council submissions
Manage detailed documentation and building approvals
Deliver high-end, cohesive outcomes that protect the integrity of your home’s history
Proven experience with character overlays, heritage approvals, and BCC codes
Full-service team: from design development to project management
Expertise in raising, extending, and modernising older homes
Local knowledge of Brisbane’s pre-war properties
Trusted by families across QLD for high-quality, respectful renovation work
