Mar 9, 2020Places to Drink WineEver wanted to drink in a working wine cellar? We have created as part of the Poppies of Martinborough Winery Project the ultimate of...
Mar 9, 2020Site Specific DesignWhat an awesome summer it is turning out to be! This summer has proved particularly windy and hot. It has lead to much discussion in the...
Dec 10, 2019Taking Time OutBurning the candle at both ends? Restful spaces are so important in today’s fast paced, work hard - play hard world. We often have to...
Aug 2, 2019WELLNESS FOCUSED DESIGNWellness is a pretty popular theme at the moment. We know that wellness is about being in good mental and physical health and about...
Jul 26, 2019Wall Paper WonderMix Ben from Paper Hands and the design duo at Dusty & Lulu’s and MAGIC is created. The wall paper at Moy Hall was hand printed by Ben...
Jul 26, 2019When Renovating or Building Goes WrongWhen we stuff up renovating or building, it rarely involves tens or hundreds of dollars. More often than not, it means thousands, tens of...
Jul 25, 2019New Kids on the Block - MOY HALLDesigned with a Scottish Cabin in mind, Moy Hall's Winery Restaurant is all that and more. Clean lines, textured finishes and bespoke...
Jul 25, 2019Easy Living in MartinboroughContrasting, yet complimenting. Warm, grainy, textural wood, matched with cool, dark industrial steel and concrete. Modern style, made...
Jun 20, 2019Rivers Edge - Te Awa Glamping ProjectAt the tail end of 2018 we helped bring a beautiful glamping tent to life. River's Edge Retreat is unique accommodation set in the...
Apr 17, 2019Do I need an Architect?If you are thinking of embarking on a new project you may be wondering how to get started... Many people ask themselves - Do I need an...
Apr 16, 2019Palliser Estate - MartinboroughPalliser Estate is one of New Zealand’s premier wine brands - it is known and enjoyed around the world. We wanted to design a cellar door...
Jun 25, 2018Resource Consenting - 6 best tipsPerception Planning is a team of resource management planning, landscape and freshwater professionals based in Martinborough, Taupō and...
Jun 25, 2018House Cladding... so many options!The cladding you choose for your home is an important step in defining the look and feel of the project—you may have strong ideas or you...
Jun 25, 2018Dreaming About Summer?You might be dreaming about a new bach right now as you rug up around the fire —or you may already be planning that ski chalet in...
Jun 21, 2018Palliser Estate- a fusion of design and wineWe are currently working with Palliser Estate to design and update their wine tasting room and offices. We love working alongside local...
Jun 21, 2018NEW TECHNOLOGYSometimes reading a plan is hard– and you cant imagine yourself in a space. At VRA we have started producing digital ‘3D walk throughs’...
Jun 21, 2018TILING... where to beginTiles have developed so far since the beginning of their time. Tiles were first seen in the second century AD, being used by the Kings...
Jun 21, 2018Writing a BriefRenovating or building a new house can and should be fun and exciting - for everyone involved. However far too often we hear horror...
Apr 16, 2018The perfect pergola...We LOVE a good pergola at VRA and include them wherever we can. A pergola is a transition space between the outside and the inside—providing
Feb 2, 20187 essential questions to ask before hiring your design professionalWant to avoid costly mistakes? & questions to ask to ensure you get the designer who is right for you.