An impressive block of high-density housing has risen in Woolston’s Rutherford Street, with 14 two-bedroom townhouses residing respectfully together to service modern, sustainable lifestyles. This Tao Homes development sees exteriors in a timeless timber and brick aesthetic with maximum street appeal. Sun exposure, noise reduction, privacy and easy access were considerations in the chosen layout. Bike racks encourage two-wheel transportation but plenty of car parking and turnaround areas have been provided, too.

Covered entrances take you indoors to bright, open-plan living areas. L-shaped kitchens have large windows and are highly specified with full-sized quality appliances and soft-closing cabinetry. Sliding doors in the living space lead out to enclosed courtyards. A guest toilet completes the functional communal ground floor. Upstairs two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes share an elegantly spacious bathroom. Owners and tenants are encouraged to personalise their homes which have sustainable and smart features throughout. Insulation values have been maximised and programmable heat pumps provide efficient heating and cooling. Low-VOC paints, New Zealand bricks and timber, and local materials, were used where possible. Care has been taken in every step of this project to show that style and functionality can come in small, well-crafted packages.