Contemporary Home Design

New Home

This home is a contemporary house design built on the back of the owners’ property for their family. 

Elevated from the road, this modern single level architectural design seamlessly fits into the existing section, while providing the functionality of space that a small family requires.  

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  • Location
    / Island Bay, Wellington
  • Designer
    / Peter Davis
  • Builder
    / David Reid Homes Wellington
  • Floor area
    / 76m²
  • Sustainable features
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    • Insulation (higher value walls floors and ceilings)
    • Windows (double glazed with thermal break, Low E glass and argon gas)
    • Air tightness
    • Heat pump HWC
    • Sustainably sourced materials
    • Reduced house size
    • Solar orientation (passive solar and shading)
    • Low energy appliances and low water use fittings
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Owner

Just writing to say a huge thank you for all of your work with us on the house! We are happily in our new home now and everything is wonderful.

From the beginning you were friendly, patient, reliable, responsive, and attentive to our priorities. Each time we met a new person in the team they impressed us, and you all work so well together. You gained my trust quickly, particularly in how you worked within my budget, responded quickly to my concerns, communicated with warmth and reassurance, and through the quality of your materials and workmanship.

If someone asked me if I would recommend your service, it would be a 100% yes from me, you truly are raising the standard! I’ll always be grateful to each of you for making building our house a positive experience. It has been a blast.
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Letting the light in

A simple yet affective palette of materials

Allowing fresh air and sunlight into a space creates livable environments

A sunny Dining nook uses a small space effectively

Orientation of the house is always important

Multi-use spaces enable space saving

Indoor / outdoor at all times of the day

All areas are well connected

Landscaping helps completes the home

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