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Candalepas Associates

Leonard House . Bondi

Candalepas Associates . photos: © Dianna Snape

Located in a quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sac in the beachside suburb of Bondi, Leonard House is a modest, two storey, lightweight timber structure, clad in fibre cement with a single pitched roof. The project sits within a street of an eclectic mix of houses. It is unique and unexpected, sitting comfortably and delightfully, drawing interest from passers-by. Reminiscent of the landscape of an ascetic musician the project’s surroundings are protected by two magnificent trees – one at the front and one at the back of the property. Continue reading Candalepas Associates

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THE CASTLE . Sydney

Candalepas Associates . photos: © Rory Gardiner

Located in the heart of Sydney, 116 Bathurst Street (The Castle) is a 37-storey mixed-use tower combining residential, hotel and retail space. The tower’s simple architectural form emerges from an intricate structure that sensitively cantilevers over the 142-year-old, heritage-listed, Porter House. The tower sits atop a podium, composed of elements that acknowledge the local character, reflecting a sense of craftsmanship that stems from the site’s history. Continue reading Candalepas Associates

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Cutaway Cultural Precinct . Sydney


Candalepas associates . GFA2 . renders: © Jeudi Wang

The proposal sets up the conditions for the Cutaway Cultural Precinct to emerge, by establishing an urban-cultural typology that aims to create an institution that links itself to its broader context. It addresses the collective imagination of Sydney’s legacy of monumental interiors while unfolding a possible framework for new contemporary audiences to emerge. Continue reading Candalepas . GFA2