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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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Architect Mitchell Coll of Coll Architecture has built two compact, 74-square-metre homes on a tiny 300sqm Christchurch site, championing high-density living. The mirror-image dwellings feature an industrial exterior and a warm, timber-lined interior.
The design incorporates clever, future-proof solutions, including:
- An adjustable foundation for easy re-levelling after earthquakes
- The ability to be combined into one larger home
- The option to be unbolted and moved entirely
This energy-efficient project proves smaller builds can maximise functionality and allow for higher-quality materials.
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