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New Homes / Infill Housing / Multi-Unit Development

  • A  new infill home designed by Candela Architecture for a tight site, located in Alexandra, Central Otago

    Alex Infill

    On a tight site in Alexandra, this home balances openness, light and comfort. A compact footprint with very generous amenities. The upper level provides a quiet retreat with sweeping views, while the ground floor remains closely connected to the exterior.

  • Stone Links

    Set along an exposed ridgeline in Central Otago, this home is shaped by sun, shelter, and the surrounding schist landscape. Carefully positioned outdoor spaces capture expansive views and all-day sun, while providing refuge from the changing alpine conditions throughout the day

  • Architectural design of modern houses with black cubic structures and circular windows, parking area, greenery. . Designed by the team at Candela Architecture working across Queenstown, Wanaka, Cromwell, Alexandra, and Invercargill.

    Urban Nexus

    This development floats atop a sculptural perimeter wall, offering spacious interiors, while still allowing three dwellings on this site.

  • Closeburn House

    Set just minutes from Queenstown, on the road to Glenorchy, this home is designed to capture the vast beauty of the Wakatipu Basin. The main living spaces and primary suite are elevated to the first floor, opening up to expansive views. To the rear, a self-contained apartment offers a quiet retreat for guests, adding versatility without compromise

  • Cromwell Cottage

    Cromwell Cottage is located on a 5-acre site on the outskirts of Cromwell. This generous home caters for a growing family with its design carefully considering the majestic views of the Pisa Ranges to the west and similarly the tranquil lake to the east

Alterations & Renovations

  • 3D digital rendering of an infill house with a black roof, surrounded by a garden with trees and a patio area designed by Candela Architecture and located in Alexandra, Central Otago

    Wanaka Hair Salon

    Here, we added an additional space to help our clients operate their business from home more effectively. Located in Northlake, Wānaka, the proposal was a discretionary activity under the District Plan, and council were supportive in granting resource consent.

  • A detailed architectural floor plan of a house, along with three images showing exterior and interior views designed by Candela Architecture and located in Wanaka, Central Otago

    Villa 65

    Villa 65 is a renovation of a beautiful 1910’s timber weatherboard villa. The existing home had plenty of charm, but the floor plan was outdated and no longer met the needs of a growing family. The proposed renovation maintains the private areas within the existing structure while making use of the generous entrance hall leading the occupants towards the modern, sun drenched living quarters to the north/back of the property.

  • Architectural plan showing a comparison of before and after house layouts by Candela Architecture

    New Plymouth Alteration

    With a firm budget and just 45 square metres of additional floor space, we carefully crafted a thoughtful layout. One that includes an extra bedroom with ensuite and wardrobe, a modern open-plan living area; All while retaining the original separate lounge. A compact yet highly functional solution, achieved with care and cost-efficiency in mind.

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Some Early Conceptual Designs by Candela Architecture