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How Kiwi Live: Robin Allison of Earthsong
After an eight-year labour of love, Robin is now living within her dynamic eco-neighbourhood Earthsong.
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Robin Allison, a pioneer in sustainable cohousing, offers a look inside her home at the Earthsong eco-neighbourhood in West Auckland. Her cozy, relaxed house is built with natural materials and filled with meaningful family objects.
After a 13-year journey to plan and build the community, she values the balance between vibrant communal life and personal privacy. Her home is a personal sanctuary, featuring an heirloom grandmother clock and an outdoor space for family gatherings under a grapevine.
Describe your home style in three words
The meaning of home
A home within Earthsong
What she’s most proud of
On starting the morning
Favourite aspect of the house
The most precious item
Favourite memory in this home
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