Petite Maison, Mt Pleasant, Christchurch
This home challenges the ideals of larger house living and proves that with good design and spatial layout, 80m2 of space can feel generous and comfortable to live in.
The form is essentially a rectangle with carved out niches that provide a sense of address, privacy and shelter. Aligned to face the Kaikoura ranges, the structure is clad in a combination of burnt and natural larch timber. This house is high performance and cost-effectiveness rolled into one.