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...
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 25, 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...
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 15, 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 24, 2018Resource Consenting - 6 best tipsPerception Planning is a team of resource management planning, landscape and freshwater professionals based in Martinborough, Taupō and...
Jun 24, 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 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, 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 1, 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.
Dec 29, 20177 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...
Jul 20, 2017Photovoltaic 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...
Jul 8, 2017Pre-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...
Jun 27, 2017How to manage the construction processThe 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...
Jun 20, 2017Lets face it - Architectural Plans can be confusingPlans, Sections and Elevations can often obscure design ideas rather than illuminate them. Unless you’ve spent lots of time reviewing...
Jun 6, 2017How to keep your project within budgetMost clients who come to see me have the same question uppermost in their mind—“How much will the project cost?” With careful planning...