North Wright Compact Housing | Trella Architecture and Interiors

The North Wright Compact Housing precinct reimagines suburban density through community‑driven design and sustainable architecture. Twenty‑three compact courtyard homes, set within a lush landscape framework of laneway gardens and microforests, demonstrate how compact living can be generous, social and environmentally ambitious. Modernist cues inform the external architecture, with clean, durable metal cladding and recycled timber surfaces framing private courtyards and inviting light deep into each home.

Interiors continue this clarity. Raking ceilings create a bright, uplifting atmosphere, while eco carpets and Marmoleum provide healthy, low‑impact surfaces. Thoughtful planning embeds study nooks and quiet retreats without sacrificing the openness of shared living spaces. Six diverse typologies, including dual‑key dwellings, give residents flexibility to grow, adapt or live multi‑generationally.

With recycled materials, low‑carbon construction, double‑wrapped envelopes, heat‑recovery ventilation and 5 kW solar across all homes, the project showcases a compelling, community‑centred model for sustainable suburban living in the ACT.