Nuli’s Place

Under Construction

A Room of One’s Own on the Hillside

Designed for a woman in her 60s, Nuli’s Place transforms an underused urban hillside site into a compact and distinctive retreat. At just 65m², the home unfolds as a sequence of carefully crafted spaces. Its bold street presence - defined by playful windows and a boundary-pushing façade - redefines the edge between public and private. A restrained material palette, thoughtful detailing, and recycled touches like rosewood parquet flooring create warmth and depth inside. More than a small home, Nuli’s Place is a contemporary “room of one’s own,” offering a fresh take on Christchurch’s residential vernacular.

Photography: Sarah Rowlands