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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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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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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
What is a Licensed Building Practitioner?
LBPs are designers, carpenters, brick and blocklayers, roofers, external plasterers, site and foundations specialists who have been...
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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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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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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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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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Jun 7, 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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