Ironside is a contemporary construction business specialising in multi residential apartment developments

A development defined by its elevated position, Candela features striking design features in its curvilinear form and refined construction details. Built with precision by Ironside, the building takes full advantage of its rare, landmark site, orienting towards panoramic city and Dandenong Ranges views. Every element from its layered glass façade to its carefully modulated structure has been executed to celebrate light, perspective, and a seamless connection to place.

Rather than a singular structure, Candela is realised as a series of interlinked, curving forms that flow along the site’s axis. These subtle separations allow natural light to flood the foyers, corridors and atrium. The meticulous attention to geometry, material junctions, and façade execution ensures each surface from diaphanous mesh to sculpted glazing enhances the building’s fluid composition while maintaining structural precision.

Inside, floor-to-ceiling glazing and diagonally oriented layouts maximise access to daylight and capture sweeping views in every direction.

The interiors are enriched with a warm, textural materials palette, where timber, glass, and soft finishes interact with light to create a sense of calm sophistication. Penthouses crown the building with expansive terraces, offering residents panoramic outlooks and generous spaces for entertaining or quiet reflection.

Candela represents a striking collaboration between Ironside and architect John Demos - 62 luxurious apartments perched on one of metropolitan Melbourne’s highest points.