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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 unique small home inspired by a pohutukawa seed pod and a bird in flight. This concept created a distinctive winged roof with four apexes.
The 150m² home features reclaimed brick walls and intricate cedar soffits. It operates completely off-grid with solar power and rainwater harvesting. The thoughtful layout frames views of the surrounding landscape, creating a home that feels like a work of art.
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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