Feature article

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

This couple wondered if they could live well on a 65 square metre footprint. As it turned out, they could.

Clare Chapman
Last updated: 1 February 2024 | 6 min read
AI

AI summary

A Mt Eden couple built a 65sqm minor dwelling designed by Pat de Pont of Strachan Group Architects, embracing a downsized lifestyle enabled by the Auckland Unitary Plan. The home masterfully maximizes its small footprint with clever design.

Key features include a folded roof for volume and light, projecting bay windows that add usable space, and flexible rooms with fold-down furniture. The owners now enjoy a simpler life, proving that thoughtful design can create an abundant home on a small scale.

Author

Clare Chapman Clare Chapman
Editor in Chief, HOME