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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Mar 9, 2020
Site Specific Design
What 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...
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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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Jul 26, 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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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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Jun 20, 2019
Rivers Edge - Te Awa Glamping Project
At the tail end of 2018 we helped bring a beautiful glamping tent to life. River's Edge Retreat is unique accommodation set in the...
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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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Apr 16, 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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Mar 7, 2019
TE WAIHINGA CENTRE - Martinborough
I have been involved in the Waihinga Centre Project since 2013. Firstly out of concern for the future of the Martinborough Town Hall and...
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Jun 25, 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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Jun 25, 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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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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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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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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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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Feb 2, 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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Dec 30, 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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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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Jul 9, 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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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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