Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Area: 84 m²
Year: 2016
Awards
2017 NZIA Wellington Architecture Award – Small Project
Architects: First Light Studio Ltd
Photography: © Jason Mann Photography
Small space makes big impact
Tucked away on the sunny side of Wellington, this compact 84m² 2-bedroom home efficiently makes use of every square inch to provide the perfect nest for a young family.
A bold steel ‘loop’ – a simple reinterpretation of the neighbourhood’s gable rooftops – protectively wraps around the building, shielding the light, bright, clean interior from the harsh coastal elements.
Full-height windows flank a tall, raked living space, and the compact interior feels remarkably spacious. This house has a small footprint, physically, and a small footprint, environmentally! Ample insulation, high performance joinery and a northern orientation keeps this home sunny and warm all year round with minimal heating costs.
First Light Studio Ltd
All images courtesy of First Light Studio Ltd
First Light Studio Ltd
CONTACT
Level 1, 181 Cuba St
6011 Wellington
+64 4-385 3789
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