Belmont House banner

Every detail counts in smaller houses. But good architects are magicians of detail and budgets.

This compact, highly-stylised house on Auckland’s North Shore, shows how good design can resolve a highly constrained site and budget. Quality over quantity is at the heart of this home, with a clever use of space trumping the lack of floor area.

The house features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a powder room, separate butler’s kitchen, living and dining areas, and a double garage. All in 160 sq metres of floor space, and for a budget typical of a more modest dwelling. But we still packed the house with the features you’d expect on a big-budget build: striking materials, a well-proportioned modern form, and carefully considered outdoor spaces that create an air of practical sophistication.

The relatively low-cost project demonstrates the return on investment that a thoughtful architect can deliver: spatial triumphs and elements that will delight the heart – and wallet.

Professionals used in
Belmont House

About the
Professional

We’re a passionate team of urban designers, landscape architects, architects, interior designers, digital experts, and sustainability advocates. Our wide range of disciplines allows us to approach projects from multiple perspectives.

Our goal is simple, to help people live better lives – at home, in the workplace and when they’re out and about. With a focus on sustainability, we create future-proofed buildings and communities in context with their environments.

We exist to design for life.