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    Places to Drink Wine
    • Mar 9, 2020

    Places to Drink Wine

    Ever wanted to drink in a working wine cellar? We have created as part of the Poppies of Martinborough Winery Project the ultimate of...
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    Wall Paper Wonder
    • Jul 26, 2019

    Wall Paper Wonder

    Mix 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...
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    When Renovating or Building Goes Wrong
    • Jul 25, 2019

    When Renovating or Building Goes Wrong

    When we stuff up renovating or building, it rarely involves tens or hundreds of dollars. More often than not, it means thousands, tens of...
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    New Kids on the Block - MOY HALL
    • Jul 25, 2019

    New Kids on the Block - MOY HALL

    Designed with a Scottish Cabin in mind, Moy Hall's Winery Restaurant is all that and more. Clean lines, textured finishes and bespoke...
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    Do I need an Architect?
    • Apr 17, 2019

    Do 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...
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    Palliser Estate - Martinborough
    • Apr 15, 2019

    Palliser Estate - Martinborough

    Palliser 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...
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    Resource Consenting - 6 best tips
    • Jun 24, 2018

    Resource Consenting - 6 best tips

    Perception Planning is a team of resource management planning, landscape and freshwater professionals based in Martinborough, Taupō and...
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    House Cladding... so many options!
    • Jun 24, 2018

    House 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...
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    Palliser Estate- a fusion of design and wine
    • Jun 21, 2018

    Palliser Estate- a fusion of design and wine

    We are currently working with Palliser Estate to design and update their wine tasting room and offices. We love working alongside local...
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    NEW TECHNOLOGY
    • Jun 21, 2018

    NEW TECHNOLOGY

    Sometimes reading a plan is hard– and you cant imagine yourself in a space. At VRA we have started producing digital ‘3D walk throughs’...
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    Writing a Brief
    • Jun 21, 2018

    Writing a Brief

    Renovating or building a new house can and should be fun and exciting - for everyone involved. However far too often we hear horror...
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    The perfect pergola...
    • Apr 16, 2018

    The 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
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    7 essential questions to ask before hiring your design professional
    • Feb 1, 2018

    7 essential questions to ask before hiring your design professional

    Want to avoid costly mistakes? & questions to ask to ensure you get the designer who is right for you.
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    7 myths about Architecture Services during construction...
    • Dec 29, 2017

    7 myths about Architecture Services during construction...

    Sometimes I meet clients who only want to engage us for the design stage, who do not know that our full services include follow-up on...
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    Photovoltaic Panels - what are they and should I get some?
    • Jul 20, 2017

    Photovoltaic Panels - what are they and should I get some?

    Photovoltaic Panels or PV Panels transform the sun’s rays into electricity for your home or business. PV panels make a lot of sense if...
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    Pre-design : What is it?
    • Jul 8, 2017

    Pre-design : What is it?

    Whether it's a new building or a renovation, there's a lot of information to gather and assess before design begins. The most important...
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    How to manage the construction process
    • Jun 27, 2017

    How to manage the construction process

    The design and dreaming is over, now it’s time to watch your new home arise from your plans. This is a busy time and is fraught with...
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    Lets face it - Architectural Plans can be confusing
    • Jun 20, 2017

    Lets face it - Architectural Plans can be confusing

    Plans, Sections and Elevations can often obscure design ideas rather than illuminate them. Unless you’ve spent lots of time reviewing...
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    How to keep your project within budget
    • Jun 6, 2017

    How to keep your project within budget

    Most clients who come to see me have the same question uppermost in their mind—“How much will the project cost?” With careful planning...
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