Richard Leplastrier
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Richard Leplastrier is an Australian Architect.
After graduation from Sydney University in 1963, he worked in the Sydney office of Jørn Utzon
from 1964 to 1966 assisting with documentation of the Sydney Opera House
. He later studied at Kyoto University
under Tomoya Masuda and worked in the office of Kenzo Tange
in Tokyo.
Leplastrier established his own practice in 1970 and works from his studio in Sydney's Lovett Bay
. He teaches master classes for beginning and established architects with his colleagues Glenn Murcutt
and Peter Stutchbury.
He has contributed several unique and thoughtful ideas during preservation and development discussions around the Pittwater area. During the 1980s he raised the idea of resurrecting the creekline natural corridor which leads from Avalon Beach through Elba Lane up through Toongari and Nandina reserves and down past Avalon sailing club,linking the sea to the bay. He has strong opinions regarding the re-development and re-commercialization of the Pasadena wharf the point of embarkation for commuters to Western Pittwater, submitting the 'lePlastrier plan' to the debate.
'Special Jury Award'. He was awarded the Royal Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal
in 1999 and in 2004 was awarded the Spirit Of Nature Wood Architecture Award. In 2009, he was awarded the Dreyer Foundation Prize of Honour 2009 for his commitment to sustainability.
After graduation from Sydney University in 1963, he worked in the Sydney office of Jørn Utzon
Jørn Utzon
Jørn Oberg Utzon, , AC was a Danish architect, most notable for designing the Sydney Opera House in Australia. When it was declared a World Heritage Site on 28 June 2007, Utzon became only the second person to have received such recognition for one of his works during his lifetime...
from 1964 to 1966 assisting with documentation of the Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre in the Australian city of Sydney. It was conceived and largely built by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, finally opening in 1973 after a long gestation starting with his competition-winning design in 1957...
. He later studied at Kyoto University
Kyoto University
, or is a national university located in Kyoto, Japan. It is the second oldest Japanese university, and formerly one of Japan's Imperial Universities.- History :...
under Tomoya Masuda and worked in the office of Kenzo Tange
Kenzo Tange
was a Japanese architect, and winner of the 1987 Pritzker Prize for architecture. He was one of the most significant architects of the 20th century, combining traditional Japanese styles with modernism, and designed major buildings on five continents. Tange was also an influential protagonist of...
in Tokyo.
Leplastrier established his own practice in 1970 and works from his studio in Sydney's Lovett Bay
Lovett Bay, New South Wales
Lovett Bay is in northern Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is 36 kilometres north of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of Pittwater Council....
. He teaches master classes for beginning and established architects with his colleagues Glenn Murcutt
Glenn Murcutt
Glenn Marcus Murcutt AO is a British-born Australian architect and winner of the 2002 Pritzker Prize and 2009 AIA Gold Medal.-Biography:...
and Peter Stutchbury.
He has contributed several unique and thoughtful ideas during preservation and development discussions around the Pittwater area. During the 1980s he raised the idea of resurrecting the creekline natural corridor which leads from Avalon Beach through Elba Lane up through Toongari and Nandina reserves and down past Avalon sailing club,linking the sea to the bay. He has strong opinions regarding the re-development and re-commercialization of the Pasadena wharf the point of embarkation for commuters to Western Pittwater, submitting the 'lePlastrier plan' to the debate.
Selected works
- 1974-76: Palm Garden House, Northern Beaches, Sydney
- 1981-84 1989-90: Belligen House and Studio, New South WalesNew South WalesNew South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
- 1988-91: Rainforest House, Mapleton, QueenslandMapleton, QueenslandMapleton is a small town in Queensland's Sunshine Coast hinterland, with a population of around 2,000 people. It includes the Lilyponds, the Mapleton Tavern and historic Seaview House , and is well known for its 180 degree panoramic views of the Sunshine Coast.The town is located high on the...
- 1988-92: Tom UrenTom UrenThomas Uren, AO was a Deputy Leader of the Australian Labor Party. He helped establish the heritage and conservation movement in Australia and, in particular, worked to preserve the heritage of inner Sydney.-Early life:...
House, BalmainBalmain, New South WalesBalmain is a suburb in the inner-west of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Balmain is located slightly west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the Municipality of Leichhardt....
, Sydney - 1994: Lovett Bay House, Sydney
- 1996: Cloudy Bay Retreat, Bruny Island, Tasmania
- 1997: Watson's Bay House, Sydney
- 1997-8, 2000: Blue Mountains House and Studio, Leura, New South Wales
- 2002 Design Centre Tasmania, Launceston (with David Travalia)
Awards
In 1996 he received the New South Wales Royal Australian Institute of ArchitectsRoyal Australian Institute of Architects
The Australian Institute of Architects is a professional body for architects in Australia. Until August 2008, the Institute traded as the "Royal Australian Institute of Architects", which remains its official name....
'Special Jury Award'. He was awarded the Royal Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal
Royal Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal
The Gold Medal is the highest award of the Australian Institute of Architects awarded annually since 1960. The award was created to recognise distinguished service by Australian architects who have:* designed or executed buildings of high merit;...
in 1999 and in 2004 was awarded the Spirit Of Nature Wood Architecture Award. In 2009, he was awarded the Dreyer Foundation Prize of Honour 2009 for his commitment to sustainability.