Heritage Workshop: Next Generation Conservation
This directory lists heritage-related businesses and services nationwide. It is searchable, with suppliers organised into several relatable categories for your convenience.
NEXT GENERATION CONSERVATION
Heritage Workshop bridges the gap between strategic pragmatism and rigorous conservation standards. We act as trusted advisors to property owners, developers, the for-purpose sector, and government, ensuring every heritage project navigates the planning system with clarity and purpose.
OUR CAPABILITIES
PERMITS & APPROVALS: Heritage Impact Statements (HIS), Conservation Management Plans (CMPs), and permit applications.
STRATEGIC & DESIGN ADVICE: Feasibility for residential and commercial projects, masterplanning, and precinct controls.
PLACEMAKING & POLICY: Heritage interpretation strategies, community engagement, and social value assessment.
EXPERT WITNESS & RESEARCH: Independent peer reviews, VCAT representation, and historical research.
CONTACT US
Ready to discuss your project goals?
Phone: +61 03 9947 5499
Email: hello@heritageworkshop.au
Website: www.heritageworkshop.au
LEADERSHIP TEAM
DR JAMES LESH
Founding Director | Historian & Heritage Specialist
PhD, MA, BA (Hons), BCom | M.ICOMOS, RPIA, MPHA
Dr James Lesh sits at the intersection of rigorous history, urban planning, and strategic pragmatism. An award-winning historian and Registered Planner (RPIA), James is a recognised thought leader in "Next Generation Conservation." He combines deep academic scholarship with a pragmatic approach to delivery, helping clients navigate complex heritage constraints to identify opportunities to strengthen places and communities.
STACEY NGUYEN
Principal | Communications & Engagement
MPPM, B.Arts, DipArts
Stacey Nguyen leads the firm's engagement and policy strategy, bringing over 15 years of high-level experience across local, state, and federal government. A specialist in strategic communications and complex stakeholder management, Stacey provides the regulatory insight and community consultation expertise required to de-risk projects and secure social license.
AHSD Listed Services
Disclaimer
The purpose of this directory is to assist the owners and managers of heritage places and objects to search for appropriate heritage consultants, trades and contractors across a range of disciplines. The Directory is designed to be a resource for heritage site owners and managers to find appropriately qualified practitioners that understand heritage projects. If you are seeking to engage a heritage practitioner or trade, you are advised to do your own investigation into whether or not they meet the needs of your project.
Inclusion in the Directory, and/or the use of logos supplied, does not imply that a consultant or contractor is endorsed or approved by any supporters or the website creator. All inclusions on the Directory is at the discretion of AHSD - listing may be updated to be compliant with the terms and conditions of listing.
Payments from this website will be receipted by Australian Heritage Services Directory (registered business name of Kylie Christian, ABN 91851491582).
