Victorian Heritage Services Directory

At Heritage Workshop, we are dedicated to providing boutique next-generation conservation, planning, policy and research services. Our mission is to combine deep thinking, thorough research, and robust methodologies to deliver tailored solutions for every project. We merge fresh perspectives with analytical rigor and established models, ensuring that every outcome is uniquely suited to your needs.

We offer consulting services to property owners, developers, government, not-for-profits, and community groups.

Our consulting services include:

  • Heritage Planning, Advice and Strategy
  • Policy Analysis and Development
  • Interpretation and Placemaking
  • History and Social Research
  • Professional Training and Workshops
  • Peer Review and Expert Witness

Founded by Dr James Lesh in 2022, Heritage Workshop utilises his extensive expertise in conservation and history project delivery. To enhance our offerings, we collaborate with leading architecture, design, environmental and heritage professionals, to ensure the highest quality project outcomes for our clients.

Our portfolio features award-winning projects, which stand out for their originality, innovation and research. Dr Lesh has received accolades from the Australian Institute of Architects, ArchiTeam and the Victorian Community History Awards. He is recognised by his peers as a coveted keynote speaker and educator, and is sought-after by the media for his professional insights.

In this era of rapid urban development and cultural and social transformation, Heritage Workshop brings a forward-thinking approach to heritage, planning, policy and research projects. We look forward to working with you!

Professional Affiliations / Qualifications

Dr James Lesh

Founding Director, Heritage Workshop
Historian and Heritage Specialist
  • PhD, University of Melbourne; Master of Arts, University of London; Bachelor of Arts with Honours, University of Melbourne; Bachelor of Commerce, University of Melbourne.
  • Full International Member, ICOMOS; Professional Historian, Professional Historians Association (PHA); Victorian Planning and Environmental Law Association (VPELA), Society of Architectural Historians, Australia and New Zealand (SAHANZ).
  • Heritage Committee, National Trust of Australia (Victoria); Editorial Committee, Provenance, Public Record Office of Victoria.
  • Lectures at Melbourne, Deakin, Sydney and Queensland Universities.
GML

GML

GML Heritage is one of Australia’s most respected heritage consultancies. We provide balanced solutions for heritage places and communities that respond to our clients’ needs and the complexities, opportunities and challenges of our time. GML’s portfolio includes strategic heritage advice, place-based and social histories, integrated heritage values assessment, and heritage studies across Victoria, conservation management…

SHP (Sue Hodges Productions Pty Ltd)

SHP (Sue Hodges Productions Pty Ltd)

SHP (Sue Hodges Productions Pty Ltd) has over 23 years of experience in the heritage sector. We specialise in heritage interpretation but offer a complete range of heritage-based services, including design and fabrication. We aim not only to make heritage relevant and meaningful for clients and audiences but also to produce leading-edge work. Our work…

NBRS & Partners Pty Ltd

NBRS & Partners Pty Ltd

NBRS has been involved in building conservation, heritage architecture, and heritage planning for more than 50 years. Our team of highly trained and accredited professionals include heritage consultants, architects and historians who provide a wealth of experience and knowledge to offer a diverse range of heritage-related services. More broadly, NBRS also offers architecture, landscape, and…

Wexhaus Studio

Wexhaus Studio

Wexhaus specialises in heritage renovations and extensions to existing heritage homes across Melbourne. We can work with you to take the best elements of Victorian heritage living, and create a property that really works for you on a functional level. Wexhaus director, Wesley Spencer, is also a director of the National Trust (VIC), and ICOMOS…

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