Created as a Tasmanian base for interstate grandparents, the SoHo Small House is a 45m2 ancillary dwelling. It is tucked at the the base of an existing north-facing sloped garden. This garden flows seamlessly onto the roof and is planted with native grasses and shrubs improving the biodiversity of the site while concealing the dwelling from the houses above.
With a northerly aspect, the SoHo Small House opens to a suburban back laneway that affords it independent access through garden beds and a private courtyard with an outdoor bath. This location invites residents to engage with life on the laneway, helping to strengthen a sense of community within the neighbourhood. The flexible floor plan provides a northerly aspect to the main bedroom and living area that can be adapted to accommodate a second private sleeping space. The warm wood tones enhance the subterranean atmosphere and the highly insulating earth roof and solar access make for a comfortable, energy-efficient home.
Team:
Architect: Maguire + Devine Architects
Structural Engineers: Integral Consulting Engineers
Builder: Mansfield builders
Building Surveyor: Pitt and Sherry Building surveying
Photography: Adam Gibson
Material Used:
1. Facade cladding: Colorbond Spandek
2. Flooring: Insulated concrete slab - burnished
3. Doors: Binq timber + lift and slide door
4. Windows: Binq timber windows
5. Roofing: Green roof
6. Internal linings: Hardwood Ply sheet
