43 Woodridge Drive, Woodridge, Wellington
The elevated nature of these new homes creates an inviting and sheltered entry, with the upper level gently perching over the lower timber-clad volume. The raised form gives the homes a sense of lightness when approached from Cedarwood Street. The extra height in the front elevation optimises both the view over the street and also the Northern sun. The lower storey meanwhile subtlety rests beneath and wraps into the courtyard where it extends vertically to express the double height space within. The interior planning centres the living spaces at the heart of the home. The main bedroom opens onto the courtyard, with two further bedrooms elevated in the north-facing upper floor. The two floors are then interconnected by the double height space in which the mezzanine hovers above. Outdoor living is provided in the form of a sheltered central courtyard, which connects to an adjacent covered patio and sunny north-facing front yard. These homes also feature the dual access. This provides the homes with a good sense of address from Cedarwood Street, with garage access and carparking provided via a rear laneway.