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How two Wellington couples built a house each on a difficult sloping site
These two Wellington couples decided to build two homes on a site where most would struggle to fit one.
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Two Wellington couples, including architects from Space Craft Architects, creatively tackled the housing crisis by building two homes on a steep, undesirable Miramar section. They pooled resources to purchase the cheap "marginal land" that others avoided.
The project features two distinct, three-story homes with small footprints, using a shared material palette and significant DIY labour to keep costs low. The designs cleverly maximize space and views on the difficult site.
This collaborative build provided affordable, modern homes and fostered a close-knit community.
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