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Inside a 65 square metre home where space and light are in abundance
This couple wondered if they could live well on a 65 square metre footprint. As it turned out, they could.
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A Mt Eden couple built a 65sqm minor dwelling designed by Pat de Pont of Strachan Group Architects, embracing a downsized lifestyle enabled by the Auckland Unitary Plan. The home masterfully maximizes its small footprint with clever design.
Key features include a folded roof for volume and light, projecting bay windows that add usable space, and flexible rooms with fold-down furniture. The owners now enjoy a simpler life, proving that thoughtful design can create an abundant home on a small scale.
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