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Two compact homes squeeze into a tiny Christchurch site
A champion of space-efficient building it was only natural that this young Christchurch designer would build two homes
1 February 2024
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Coll Architecture has designed two compact 74sqm homes on a tiny 300sqm Christchurch site, championing high-density, space-efficient living. The mirror-image dwellings feature a unique industrial exterior and warm timber interiors.
The project incorporates several key innovations:
- Future-proofed for earthquakes with an adjustable foundation.
- Adaptable to become a single four-bedroom home.
- Energy-efficient with clever ventilation and heat redistribution.
This build demonstrates how smaller footprints can enable higher quality, smarter design and long-term resilience.
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