Inside a 65 square metre home where space and light are in abundance

This 65sqm Mt Eden home by Strachan Group Architects showcases clever small-space living, enabled by the Auckland Unitary Plan. The design masterfully maximizes its footprint with a high-pitched roof for volume, clerestory windows for light, and a flexible second bedroom.

Smart features like suspended bay windows and a covered deck add usable space without counting towards the official floor area. The owners loved the result so much they moved in, embracing a successful downsize by renting out their main house.