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Small Home of the Year 2023: Bird/Seed House
This small but perfectly formed home for two is shaped by Waiheke Island’s flora and fauna.
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The Bird/Seed House on Waiheke Island, designed by architect Vaughn McQuarrie, is a stunning small home inspired by local nature. Its unique form mimics a pohutukawa seed pod and a bird taking flight, resulting in a distinctive four-pointed roof structure.
The 150m2 home features a cedar soffit resembling feathers and reclaimed brick walls that anchor the interior. It is highly sustainable, running on solar power and harvesting rainwater, creating an artistic and personal living space for its owners.
The Living Area.
The folding roof form creates a sense of the house taking off from its site.
The highly efficient woodburner is the home's only heatsource.
Reclaimed brick provides the anchoring element, running throughout the house.
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