Paper Plane House

This compact 120m² holiday home feels anything but small. Designed with Passive House principles, it makes the most of a quirky block — with north sitting 45° off true — framing dramatic views of the surrounding bush and drawing the outdoors straight into the living spaces.

The home's lightweight, high-performance form sits confidently within the site, with bold openings pulling in sunlight and giving the building its drama. Inside, the open-plan layout keeps every space connected — to the outdoors, and to the family home behind it.

Comfort holds up year-round. High-performance insulation wraps the walls, floor and roof, while energy-efficient double glazing captures warmth in winter and blocks heat in summer. The layout is tuned to the site's microclimate, balancing solar gain and shading to cut reliance on mechanical heating and cooling.

Small in footprint, big on comfort and connection.