The Small Home of the Year is a Modular, Affordable Housing Solution

TITIRANGI
Jack’s House is the 2026 Small Home of the Year — a modular, replicable, and affordable housing solution.

Designed as a response to the growing need for more accessible housing, this project demonstrates how thoughtful architecture can deliver quality, efficiency, and affordability without compromise. Built for just $400,000 and completed in 25 weeks on site, the house offers a compelling model for future residential design.

The architecture is deliberately simple and highly considered. A modular approach allows for efficient construction and scalability, while carefully designed spaces maximise light, function, and livability. The result is a home that feels generous despite its compact footprint — balancing practicality with a strong architectural identity.

Much more than a one-off project, Jack’s House presents a framework for repeatable housing — a system that can be adapted and deployed to meet a wide range of needs, from urban infill to rural sites.

In this cinematic house tour, we explore how this award-winning small home rethinks what affordable architecture can be.

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Jack's House | Small Home of the Year 2026
Location: Titirangi, Auckland
Cost: $400,000
Build Time: 25 weeks on site
Architecture: W3 in association with CEDE
Build: BBM Construction