Perched above Lake Wakatipu, this Kelvin Heights home makes the most of its panoramic views through an innovative design that integrates nature and functionality. Urbanfunction's approach includes angular extrusions, a T-shaped structure, and unique interior features, ensuring that each room embraces the beauty of the landscape.

A compact gable hides a spacious, light-filled family home. Natural textures and smart design bring beauty and function to daily life.

Set among mature trees on a lush Christchurch site, this mid-century home was reimagined by Urbanfunction to embrace its natural surroundings. The design weaves around an existing oak tree, blending sustainable materials, repurposed timber, and thoughtful interior details to create a warm, retreat-like home for a growing family.

A compact, high-performance 80m² home designed for challenging terrain. This small-footprint house maximises views, privacy, and internal volume through smart design and sustainable materials—proving that less can be more.

Discover how Urbanfunction designed a playful, multi-level hillside home in Canterbury for a growing family—balancing solar gain, privacy, and panoramic alpine views on a challenging site.

Our compact Soleares Ave hillside project was featured on Defign this week. Discussing the smaller home movement and hinting at how to deliver cost effective architectural buildings on the hill.

Architect Aaron Jones saw more than damage in this quake-hit Mt Pleasant home—he saw legacy. In our latest Insight, discover how he transformed his father’s final build into a modern, energy-efficient sanctuary.

A smarter kind of beach house—this Sumner home by Urbanfunction blends laid-back coastal living with sleek, sustainable design.