Wagstaffe Hall was filled to overflowing on Saturday, October 11, as family, friends, colleagues and locals gathered to celebrate the life of renowned Pretty Beach architect David Boyle, who passed away in July.
Born in Albury in 1970, Boyle trained at Newcastle University, where he excelled, and was awarded the inaugural Suters Snell Prize and later the University Medal.
Boyle was widely admired for his award-winning residential designs which blended natural landscapes with thoughtful human spaces.
His practice, David Boyle Architect, operated from 2002 until July 2023 and was an A+ member of the Australian Institute of Architects.
He was a passionate advocate for good design in Australia and a generous mentor within the profession.
His firm was awarded dozens of national awards over the years.
Diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2012, Boyle continued to work for more than a decade with the support of his family and colleagues, producing some of his most admired projects during that time.
Saturday’s wake drew people from across the Central Coast and beyond, including national figures such as Angelo Candalepas, who joined locals in paying tribute to Boyle’s creativity, warmth and enduring influence.
He was also an accomplished potter, specialising in Japanese Raku ceramics, and won the Gosford Art Prize in the ceramics division in 2022.
A dedicated family man, Boyle is survived by his wife Leah and children Max and Eliza, all of whom spoke warmly of his incredible focus, offbeat humour and deep dedication to his family and his craft.
His architectural works, including Breezeway House, Five Gardens House and Freshwater Art House can be viewed at davidboylearchitect.com.
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