Collection 1: Richard Leplastrier architectural drawings of various projects, 1979-2000, together with correspondence and other papers

sub-fonds

1979-2000

Graphic Materials, Architectural and Technical Drawings, Textual Records

401996

715 architectural drawings
0.18 metres of textual material (1 box)

Richard Leplastrier (1939-) studied at the University of Sydney and completed his Bachelor of Architecture in 1963. He studied and worked in Japan from 1966-1968 and has been in private practice in Sydney since 1970. Leplastrier taught at the University of Sydney from 1970-1996. In 1999 he was awarded the Royal Australian Institute of Architect's Gold Medal for life services to architecture, and in 2004 won the Spirit of Nature Wood Architecture Award.

The collection consists of 715 architectural drawings (plans, sections, elevations and perspectives) and associated manuscript items. The collection includes new residences, alterations and additions to existing cottages, drawings of boats, collaborative works and competition entries. There are various projects represented including the Sussman house at Cammeray, the Domicelj house at Leura, the Sixel Miller house at Watsons Bay and the architect's own house at Lovett Bay. The drawings were executed by Richard Leplastrier or architects working directly under his supervision, as indicated in the contents lists.
Correspondence and other papers relating to the Sixel Miller house at Watsons Bay, NSW.

This collection comprises 17 record series you may navigate to a more detailed description of each series from this collection record.

In copyright:
Copyright holder:: Richard Leplastrier
Reproduction Restricted:
Approval for reproduction required: Richard Leplastrier wishes to be notified in the event of any reproduction or copying of these items. Material is available for reference only
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and Courtesy Richard Leplastrier

The arrangement and description of this collection has been made possible through the generous support of SPUN - Architects Network Upper North Districts