A row of modern wooden houses with glass doors and small gardens along a gravel pathway during sunset, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A row of modern wooden houses with glass doors and small gardens along a gravel pathway during sunset, surrounded by trees and greenery.

Multi-Generational Design in New Zealand

Thoughtful planning for multiple homes on one site — for family, co-ownership, or future flexibility

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. This service is for sites that will support more than one dwelling, including multi-generational living, shared ownership, or staged development over time.

The process begins with early planning to define:

  • Site capacity

  • Number and size of dwellings

  • Relationships between households

  • Long-term flexibility

From there, we develop a clear design direction before moving into layout and form.

Pricing discussed after initial review

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Example : 3 Homes

Modern two-story houses with a large backyard, children playing soccer, and adults socializing on the patio on a bright, sunny day.
Modern two-story houses with a large backyard, children playing soccer, and adults socializing on the patio on a bright, sunny day.

  • 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 plan of a house showing rooms labeled Living, Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom, Entry, WC, Laundry, and various square meter measurements, with outdoor area and directional compass.
Floor plan of a house showing rooms labeled Living, Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom, Entry, WC, Laundry, and various square meter measurements, with outdoor area and directional compass.
Floor plan of an upper floor including master bedrooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, and exterior decks.

Floor Areas

  • 1-bedroom: 46m²

  • 2-bedroom: 78.5m²

  • 3-bedroom: 104m²

TOTAL FLOOR AREA: 228.5m²

Indicative build cost

  • 1-bed (46m²) → ≈ $185,000

  • 2-bed (78.5m²) → ≈ $310.000

  • 3-bed (104m²) → ≈ $420.000

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

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

Example : 2 Homes

Modern house with large windows and a backyard garden with raised flower beds and a wooden deck, with two people sitting at an outdoor table during sunset.

  • 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 plan layout of a house with labeled rooms including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, living rooms, laundry areas, and entryways, with room sizes specified in square meters.

Floor Areas

  • 2-bedroom: 70m²

  • 2-bedroom: 75m²

    TOTAL FLOOR AREA: 145m²

Indicative build cost

  • 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 independence