Multi-Generational & Shared Site Design
Affordable | Efficient | Community-minded living
2–3 households on a co-developed site — creating warm, healthy homes at a fraction of the cost of buying separately.
We specialise in multi-generational home design in New Zealand, helping families create flexible, shared living solutions on a single site. These homes are designed to be compact, not cramped.
Example 1: 3 Homes
3-bedroom two level home
2-bedroom two level home
1-bedroom single level home
Shared driveway + outdoor space
Who This Suits:
Multigenerational whanau who want to stay close while enjoying independent space
Families helping adult kids to buy
Ideal for families with young kids 190m² outdoor garden space (plus parking spaces)
Floor Areas
1-bedroom: 46m²
2-bedroom: 78.5m²
3-bedroom: 104m²
TOTAL FLOOR AREA: 228.5m²
Indicative build cost (per dwelling)
1-bed (46m²) → ≈ $185,000
2-bed (78.5m²) → ≈ $310.000
3-bed (104m²) → ≈ $420.000
Indicative build costs are based on an assumed construction rate of $3,500 per m² + GST, calculated by multiplying the home’s floor area by this rate. They do not include site costs & outdoor areas
These example layouts are intended for sites of approximately 400m² or larger.
Site suitability will depend on planning rules, site shape, access, and local council requirements
Example 2: 2 Homes
2 x Two-bedroom single level homes
Shared driveway + outdoor space
Who This Suits:
Multigenerational whanau who want to stay close while enjoying independent space
Downsizers
Retirees
Friends purchasing together
Single-income households who can’t afford to own a home on their home
Single parents
People rebuilding after separation or divorce
Two young families wanting to avoid a $900k mortgage
Floor Areas
2-bedroom: 70m²
2-bedroom: 75m²
TOTAL FLOOR AREA: 145m²
Indicative build cost (per dwelling)
2-bed (70m²) → ≈ $280,000
2-bed (75m²) → ≈ $300,000
Indicative build costs are based on an assumed construction rate of $3,500 per m² + GST, calculated by multiplying the home’s floor area by this rate. They do not include site costs & outdoor areas
Benefits:
larger outdoor spaces
A shared-site build gives you a brand-new home at a more affordable price
Smaller home loans mean better lifestyle
Shared sites mean more support without losing independance
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