The home is clad in corrugated iron coated with Zincalume. “We chose the cladding so we could curve the metal sheets and create barrel vaulted roofs,” says architect William Samuels. “The finish gives a natural reflection to the surface of the house, picking up on the colors of the surrounding bush and the changing daylight.”  Photo 2 of 14 in Budget Breakdown: A New Zealand Architect’s $96K Plan to Become a First-Time Homeowner from The 10 Teeniest Tiny Homes of 2023

Budget Breakdown: A New Zealand Architect’s $96K Plan to Become a First-Time Homeowner

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The home is clad in corrugated iron coated with Zincalume. "We chose the cladding so we could curve the metal sheets and create barrel vaulted roofs," says architect William Samuels. "The finish gives a natural reflection to the surface of the house, picking up on the colors of the surrounding bush and the changing daylight."