<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Heritage Workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Heritage Workshop, we offer next-generation conservation advice planning, policy, placemaking and research services.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:25:30 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.heritageworkshop.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Adapt! Designing New Lives for Old Buildings (Book Review)]]></title><description><![CDATA[An expert book review of the intellectually rigorous volume Adapt!, which frames adaptive reuse as a distinct and essential mode of 21st-century city-making.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/adapt-designing-new-lives-for-old-buildings-book-review</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d9bef9515c02011a0d5cdc</guid><category><![CDATA[Long Reads]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:00:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_ee073305074a45049945c71d5690663f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_895,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Definitive Guide to Hiring a Heritage Consultant in Victoria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engaging a heritage consultant is a pivotal decision for any project in Victoria. Whether you are renovating a family home or masterplanning a commercial site, this guide outlines the expertise required to ensure statutory compliance and project success.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/the-definitive-guide-to-hiring-a-heritage-consultant-in-victoria</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6997a10b7b02767d8665fe6c</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_07644d5b3fd84dbab18eb46ef39cd2e7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The economics of heritage laws and housing supply]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much heritage is too much? For economists, the challenge lies in correctly conceptualising and measuring the impacts of heritage.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/the-economics-of-heritage-laws-and-housing-supply</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a13ded18fa816dacc84a9eb</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 05:36:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_b87de538115340dab549a41559ac8602~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why We Are Not Architects (And Why That Is Your Greatest Advantage)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is why our strict focus on heritage planning, separate from architectural design, is to your advantage.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/why-we-are-not-architects-and-why-that-is-your-greatest-advantage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69951c2df3bdbffca928c185</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><category><![CDATA[Heritage Workshop]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:00:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_cb4d551eb4d14df087a6b29f673aa425~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heritage-Led Placemaking in Victorian Growth Corridors: conserving Rockbank Inn at Woodlea]]></title><description><![CDATA[By integrating the 1850s Rockbank Inn ruins into a modern masterplan, the Woodlea estate demonstrates how historical assets provide new suburbs with genuine character. We explore the strategic advantage of using heritage as a cultural anchor across scales of development.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/heritage-led-placemaking-in-victorian-growth-corridors-conserving-rockbank-inn-at-woodlea</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fd149b75e14b340e587e24</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_a5da605adfa547e0a40082e7fdcec9b9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_720,h_480,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Heritage Report: Why Upfront Strategy Secures Planning Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Has Council requested a Heritage Impact Statement (HIS) for your renovation? Don't treat it as a tick-box exercise. Heritage Workshop’s evidence-based approach can de-risk your permit application.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/more-than-just-a-report-our-strategic-approach-to-heritage-consulting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69951a8d48e1ffd8ef7845bb</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><category><![CDATA[Heritage Workshop]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:10:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_78b03e51ac1c45efbccc4140c88bf3e9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modernism Matters: Reflecting on Perth’s Mid-Century Legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heritage Workshop recently participated in a dynamic forum at the State Library of Western Australia, titled Modernism Matters: Architecture, Identity, and Innovation in WA. Dr James Lesh was an invited speaker alongside Stuart Harrison, Greg Howlett (COX Architecture), Dr Kate Hislop (UWA), and author Warren Andersen. The discussion focused on the architectural innovation of the 1950s to the 1970s—a period that fundamentally reshaped the Australian built environment.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/modernism-matters-reflecting-on-perth-s-mid-century-legacy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69eef5bf3252cf26f0f30c9b</guid><category><![CDATA[Talks & Workshops]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:47:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_7e903014a87d41d5ac5d55534106dfbf~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adaptive Reuse: How Heritage Buildings Can Boost Commercial Value]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is heritage a constraint or a commercial asset? For developers in Melbourne, "Adaptive Reuse" is driving higher rents and better tenant retention. From the "embodied energy" benefits of keeping existing brickwork to the planning incentives offered by Councils (like height bonuses and parking reductions), discover why heritage buildings are outperforming glass boxes. Learn how Heritage Workshop helps developers balance conservation with commercial viability in creative office and hospitality proj]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/adaptive-reuse-how-heritage-buildings-can-boost-commercial-value</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69951fa0f3bdbffca928c953</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:00:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_fe002012fd64477fb7e34ee5491ce573~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book Review: Old North Melbourne by Fiona Gatt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr James Lesh reviews Fiona Gatt’s "Old North Melbourne," exploring how deep archival research recovers the complex nineteenth-century history of this inner-Melbourne suburb.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/book-review-old-north-melbourne-by-fiona-gatt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d878f2a51db32c14c477ae</guid><category><![CDATA[Long Reads]]></category><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:26:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_8563ed8752a04ab29a74ac1386540a70~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Repainting Your Heritage Home? Here is What You Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is what you need to know before you pick up a brush to paint your heritage home. Restoring or modernising your property’s exterior is a standard part of homeownership, but when heritage controls apply, a simple weekend job can quickly become a complex planning issue. In Victoria, most heritage homes fall under a municipial Heritage Overlay (HO) , administered through your local council or shire's planning scheme. If your property is within a Heritage Overlay and the schedule specifies...]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/repainting-your-heritage-home-here-is-what-you-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b892e7bae3e800161b96f5</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:00:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_6c37992274064d129a290d003e98b477~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shaping Heritage Futures: The Strategic Framework Behind the 2026 City of Melbourne Heritage Strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Over two years, Heritage Workshop contributed across the development of the newly adopted City of Melbourne Heritage Strategy 2026. Read how our Next-Generation Conservation approach established the core framework for managing the municipality's diverse heritage.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/shaping-heritage-futures-the-strategic-framework-behind-the-2026-city-of-melbourne-heritage-strateg</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c47d11149f4fed56532c3e</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><category><![CDATA[Heritage Workshop]]></category><category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:45:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_b62fe84ea5ad489787c0bb84d57597e8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do You Need a Heritage Impact Statement? (A Guide to Avoiding Council RFIs)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Integrating expert heritage advice de-risks your project and streamlines your planning permit application.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/do-you-need-a-heritage-impact-statement-a-guide-to-avoiding-council-rfis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69951881a8ff0d3b0981513e</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 21:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_9fc123f8bb7c413b8c649cf71f7815cd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still the Problem Child? Reflecting on Modern Heritage in Victoria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following a recent talk, we examine the data, physical challenges, and shifting public perceptions of Victoria’s postwar architectural legacy.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/still-the-problem-child-reflecting-on-modern-heritage-in-victoria</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69aa1ca9b5dd058733479536</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:00:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_368a715ff8664932afd78c829e88389c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community-Led Heritage Reviews: Why Local Government Studies Must Start with Engagement (Updated)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heritage works best as a shared local project from day one. Community engagement needs to occur alongside technical heritage overlay reviews.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/community-led-heritage-reviews-why-local-government-studies-must-start-with-the-engagement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a68708f14dc9e1eb1965e4</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:15:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_7ae324fbd66a4a6394758f64aed892fb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Does a Heritage Overlay Mean for Your Property in Victoria?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Living in a Heritage Overlay in Victoria doesn't mean you can't renovate. It simply manages how change happens. Learn the rules for extensions, second storeys, and demolition under the Victoria Planning Provisions. We explain what "contributory" means, how to design concealed additions, and why you don't need to panic about internal controls. Read our guide for homeowners on navigating heritage constraints in Melbourne and regional Victoria.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/what-does-a-heritage-overlay-mean-for-your-property-in-victoria</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6995168d48e1ffd8ef783be4</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:38:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_968df415384448eaaab2f3bc6398677e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[EVENT: Convergent modern design and conservation in the Pacific Rim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr James Lesh explores the challenges of preserving modern heritage in Victoria.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/event-convergent-modern-design-and-conservation-in-the-pacific-rim</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698bf11841590511a3480a4a</guid><category><![CDATA[Talks & Workshops]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_266acddad5594ac6900b619856a6e74d~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_809,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Your Urban Planner Needs a Specialist Heritage Consultant to Secure Approvals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Presenting a complex heritage case using only general planning principles is a risk. Learn how partnering with a specialist heritage consultant de-risks applications and secures permits.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/why-urban-planners-need-a-specialist-heritage-consultant-to-secure-approvals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69951dde48e1ffd8ef784dda</guid><category><![CDATA[Articles]]></category><category><![CDATA[Heritage Workshop]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_3d2b707c29c34aa3ad07608960f1b444~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ABC News: Expert Commentary on the North Melbourne Public Housing Heritage Nomination]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Lesh provided expert commentary on the significance of Melbourne’s postwar high-rise towers, noting that the current "knock down and rebuild" approach risks erasing a defining layer of the city's social and architectural history. ]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/abc-news-expert-commentary-on-the-north-melbourne-public-housing-heritage-nomination</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69850b6b1e5564677003c45d</guid><category><![CDATA[Industry News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:30:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_fcbf6cf8ee514e33a9f31399b1832c90~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_938,h_629,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Methods for Social Value]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read Dr James Lesh's review of Assessing the Social Values of Heritage: Methods in Theory and Practice by Elizabeth Robson.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/new-methods-for-social-value</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69326f2373a2e017867d7c4d</guid><category><![CDATA[Long Reads]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:41:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_41b154035493490591e13476b17eee20~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_640,h_481,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leading the Heritage Conversation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our heritage sector leadership is defined by contributions that strengthen places and communities through expert advice and strategic influence.]]></description><link>https://www.heritageworkshop.au/post/leading-the-heritage-conversation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692f97bef769f847ed64f073</guid><category><![CDATA[Talks & Workshops]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:00:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f19d19_973f57beed7443e79af8caa3fce7bffc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>James Lesh</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>