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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 is a unique small home designed by architect Vaughn McQuarrie. Its striking form was inspired by a pohutukawa seed pod and a folded paper model, resulting in a winged roof with four apexes that mimics a bird in flight.
The 150m² home features reclaimed brick walls and intricate cedar ceilings. It is sustainably designed, running entirely on solar power and harvested rainwater, with a layout that thoughtfully frames views of Anzac Bay.
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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