The project at 4 - 6 Barsbys Avenue, Allawah is the result of a collaboration between Wendy Lewin and Candalepas Associates.

Situated in a residential area of Allawah 330m from the station, the 5-storey development makes a strong and considered new contribution to the streetscape, appropriate in scale to its surrounding urban context and the future character for Barsbys Avenue. It contributes to the demand for inner-city living and ongoing medium density developments occurring within the locality.

The proposal has taken solar orientation, neighbouring buildings, street presence and the neighbouring Joy Mead parkland into consideration throughout its design process, and by doing so creates a high-quality development for residents.

The façades are well articulated and form a rhythm, with the use of recesses and expressed material junctions, creating a play of shadows and light. The built form of the project is designed to afford high-quality living spaces for its occupants and concurrently to enhance the future character of the area.

The choice of material, colour and texture has been carefully considered with respect to the surrounding natural and built environment. Concrete, glass block and steel framing are used, paying special attention to the articulation and proportion of elements.

The Barsbys Avenue project is featured on the Good Design for Housing interactive map, which was introduced in 2024 by the NSW government and the Government Architect NSW. 

Project Design Team
Angelo Candalepas - Director, with Wendy Lewin
John Evans
Jeremy Loblay
Joseph Larkings