called Robinson Chen in 1981. This practice consisted of a small studio of architects as well as the builders who completed the projects. Over the next 10 years he worked on a number of residential projects that became internationally recognized and collaborated with many different architects and practitioners. Over the course of this time he worked on roughly 40 residential buildings. While undertaking these projects he also taught at University. Formation In 1991 Chen and Lovell met when they were collaborating on a project in the Dandenongs. Lovell was the heritage consultant for the project while Chen was the designer. The same year Chen joined Lovell while they were working on major additions to Government House in Canberra and the Governor General's residence. Chen came on board as design leader and architect. Until Chen joined, the practice had been mainly concerned with heritage consultancy and restorative commissions, and limited in the amount of architectural works. The plan was to bring contemporary architecture into a heritage practice and combine conservation and design. Once Chen became a part of the practice they were able to pursue these interface issues and expand the office. From 1991 they worked together and then formed the partnership that is Lovell Chen in 2005. Notable projects Notable architecture, conservation and heritage projects by Lovell Chen: 1983-2020 Royal Exhibition Building (restoration, conservation, architecture, strategic and heritage planning) Original architect: Joseph Reed (architect), constructed 1870-1880. Lovell Chen has been providing heritage and architectural services for this building and its surrounding gardens for a period of over 40 years. Works include north facade re-building, re-roofing, fabric stabilisation, dome works, facade conservation, detailed interior restoration, adaptive re-use projects, heritage management planning, forecourt restoration and re-opening of the Dome Promenade. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List (2004). 1989-2018 Flinders Street Station (conservation, heritage services) Original architect: James Fawcett and H.P. Ashworth of the Railways Department, constructed 1902-1910. The practice also has a long association with Melbourne's main station. In 2018, the first phase of a government-funded revitalisation project was completed. Works included seismic strengthening, structural repairs, a new insulated roof system, clock tower works, a new stormwater drainage system, and brickwork, render, pressed metal and joinery repairs. The exterior has been returned to its 1910 colour scheme. 1993-1996, then 2018-2019 Regent Theatre, Melbourne (restoration, conservation, adaptation) Original architect: Cedric Henry Ballantyne, constructed late 1920s. Fire damage 1945. Reopened 1947, architect: Cowper,