Transforming a Queenstown cottage into two homes. This design fosters intergenerational community and well-being, blending beauty with high-performance and year-round comfort.
Starting with a cold, damp Queenstown cottage, our brief was to create two high-performance homes: one for the owner, one for a future family. We developed this into The Village, a multi-residential solution that supports intergenerational community. Co-use spaces and amenities encourage interaction, combating modern insularity and hoping to rejuvenate family living. Addressing Queenstown’s harsh climate was crucial – we employed Passive House principles with SIP panels, solar, ventilation, and airtightness, measured by Homestar, achieving exceptional year-round comfort. By blending architectural beauty with interconnection and sustainability, The Village offers a vision for future living spaces that prioritise relationships and well-being.
“You’ve restored my faith in how good people can come together and produce a fantastic outcome. I just adore my wonderful home.” Sue Ross, Client.
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