How two Wellington couples built a house each on a difficult sloping site

Two Wellington couples collaborated to build two separate homes on a steep, challenging Miramar site, escaping the city's tough property market. The project, involving architects from Space Craft Architects, transformed an undesirable plot into affordable, high-quality housing.

The compact, three-story homes meet council standards through clever, space-saving design. While sharing materials, each house has a unique internal layout with multi-functional elements to maximise the small footprints. This innovative solution created two warm, dry homes and a supportive community.