This challenging project involved the demolition of an existing Art Deco 1930s family owned residential building and a redesign and build a contemporary grand apartment building and includes four luxury penthouse apartments, one per level over one level of basement car park and one level of basement storage directly opposite Bronte Beach. The new façade and internal finishes of the ‘Calalla Apartments’ echo some of the Art Deco features of the original building.    Materials handling was a major issue on this steep, tight site given the extensive overhead power lines as was the sandy nature of the site with the existing sandstone retaining walls found to be not structurally sound.   The judges said the final product was outstanding, with interior finishes including stained Queensland maple for skirting’s, kitchen joinery, internal and entry doors. The whole effect was brilliant and the judges said they ‘just loved’ the entire development.