These two tiny houses were squeezed on to a steep section in central Dunedin. One has a separate laundry and storage area ... : Innovation at heart of build

The whitewashed boards on the walls are the same boards used in the cross-laminated floor and roof panels. : Innovation at heart of build

The owners wanted the houses to be simple and functional. : Innovation at heart of build

The bedroom in the larger unit is at the back of the property but connects to the view at the front through an internal window. The shutters can be closed for privacy. : Innovation at heart of build

The kitchen in the larger unit, with stairs at right leading up to the bedroom. A combination washer-dryer is integrated into the joinery. Because of the difficulty of getting gas bottles on to such a steep site, the houses also have piped gas. : Innovation at heart of build

Skylights, angled to maintain privacy, flood the interiors with natural light. : Innovation at heart of build

The smaller house has steep stairs leading to a loft bedroom; drawers pull out from each tread. : Innovation at heart of build

Both houses have outstanding views towards the Dunedin Town Hall. : Innovation at heart of build

The bedroom in the smaller unit. The floors are oak and the joinery is ply with an oak trim. : Innovation at heart of build