43 Woodridge Drive, Woodridge, Wellington
The design of this house takes full advantage of its large site at the heart of Tea Tree Lane. It is based around an L-shaped plan which wraps around a spacious outdoor living area perfectly positioned for afternoon sun. Large verandahs blur the boundary between inside and out, while also sheltering and providing additional privacy to the patio. The roof over the main living area rises up to over-sail the garage, where high north facing windows bring sunshine into these spaces without compromising privacy. The house is set back further from the street than many houses on Tea Tree Lane, allowing room for a large flat sunny lawn or garden in front of the house, where trees and other plantings can screen the house from the street for additional seclusion.