Heritage buildings are an important part of our history. Historic architecture is breathtaking in its beauty; for this reason many wish to preserve it rather than replace it.
Equipped with the specialised skills gained, 
Nvirobuild has experience working with a wide range of architectural styles. With experience working on projects whilst based in England for many years. We understand that certain details are a hallmark of a particular style.
Australia doesn’t conform to one architectural style. Rather, its buildings are a reflection of the time in which they were built during Australia’s 200 year history.
Some architectural styles we have worked with include:
Victorian Architecture
The Victorian period (1837 to 1901) gave the rise to many beautiful houses across Australia, many of which still stand today. There are many different styles that fall within this period, such as Victorian Georgian, free gothic, rustic gothic, free classical, Tudor, Victorian regency and terrace houses. With so many different style variations within one period it becomes apparent just how important it is to have an eye for detail when restoring Victorian period homes.
Typically, Victorian period buildings are divided into three styles; early Victorian (Colonial style), mid Victorian and late Victorian.
Early Victorian
Used to describe the buildings constructed in Australia between European settlement and 1840, early Victorian architecture (often referred to as Colonial architecture) featured simple, mostly symmetrical homes that were originally only a couple of rooms. These buildings were loosely based on Georgian architecture, which was the prevailing architectural style in Britain during this period.
Mid Victorian
While similar in design to early Victorian homes, mid Victorian period homes were different in that they became more decorative. Decorative brickwork, cast iron lacework on verandas, patterned tiles and an increased use of stucco define these homes, most of which were quaint terrace houses.
Late Victorian
Late Victorian period homes reflected the increased wealth of many at the time. These homes were typically bigger and more extravagant in comparison to early and mid Victorian period buildings and assumed a higher level of splendour. Freestanding homes often had one projecting front room, while terraces became taller than their mid period counterparts and featured ornamented parapets.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne style homes were complex and created a kind of rigorous splendour. While some Queen Anne terraces still exist, most were freestanding and included complex roof forms using terracotta tiles or slate alongside decorative gables. These homes often featured asymmetrical floor plans.
Edwardian
Edwardian architecture is often used interchangeably with Federation style architecture. As you might expect, this type of architecture spans buildings that were constructed between 1890 and 1915 – around the time that Australia became a federation. Edwardian homes draw both Victorian and Queen Anne features, yet appeared a little less showy in comparison to some of their predecessors.
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Whether it’s a private home or a public building Nvirobuild has the skills and expertise required to restore it to its original and glorious best. When it comes to restorations, no job is ever too big or too small.
We celebrate the beauty of history and design; we are not about changing the old, but rather reviving it so that it can be enjoyed for many more years to come.