Aspect Architecture

12/11/2026

Poppies Martinborough

A working w**ery with a rather special addition — a private apartment nestled amongst the vines.

Designed to accommodate the practical demands of w**emaking alongside a more intimate experience of the vineyard, the project combines w**e production, hospitality and accommodation.

The apartment offers a secluded retreat for two, with views across the vineyard and the working w**ery close at hand.

Architecture: Aspect Architecture
Construction: Holmes Construction
Poppies Martinborough

09/11/2026

Greytown Renovation

A fresh approach to an existing home, with an emphasis on making better use of the garden and outdoor living spaces.

Generous glazed doors, pergolas and garden walls soften the exterior and draw the house and garden together. A renewed kitchen and bathrooms complete the transformation.

Architecture: Aspect Architecture
Photography: Jason Mann

05/11/2026

The Smithy, Greytown

A small house designed for the pleasures of living alone. A sunken living room brings a sense of intimacy, while rich colours and textures lend warmth and character. The exterior is finished in Shou Sugi Ban charred timber, providing a striking contrast to the interiors.

Architecture: Aspect Architecture
Landscape Architecture: Hamish Moorhead
Builder: Edridge Construction
Photography: Andy Spain Photography

03/11/2026

Nga Waka Cellar Door, Martinborough.

The design takes its inspiration from the legend of Kupe and the distinctive hills behind Martinborough, with a sweeping roof supported by exposed timber beams.

Recipient of an NZIA Wellington Architecture Award.

Architecture: Aspect Architecture
Landscape architecture: Hamish Moorhead
Construction: Holmes Construction

23/10/2026

This lovely villa had a leaking addition with no view out to the vines beyond, no connection to the exterior areas, a fire in an odd location and a dated interior. We knocked down the leaky addition and extended the house to provide a lovely day room. We moved the fireplace to the centre of the room, anchored by new bookshelves this became an important feature of this restoration. Penelope Jones did a fantastic job with the interiors and the clients are so happy with their sunny new living space, feature fireplace, views to the vines all surrounded by roll top verandahs and decking.

20/10/2026

Its amazing what a kitchen renovation can do for your main living spaces! We kept the kitchen where it was originally in this villa renovation but built in pelmets around the rear cabinets to anchor it in place and a large island to improve access and to act as a separate piece of furniture - beautiful in its own right. The improved access and new living area gave the kitchen more room to breathe. Collaboration with interior designer Penelope Jones followed, tweaks were made, beautiful finishes were applied, hardware and lighting were specified and what resulted was a truly magical kitchen. All the modern conveniences but completely at home in this lovely villa.

15/10/2026

Some after images and the house before we started this villa restoration project - This villa had so much potential but a flat roof extension at the rear was leaking, there was no view out to the vineyards, the flow was wrong and the interiors were past their used by date. We knocked down the leaky add-on and extended the house to provide a better, more cohesive living space with views out to the vineyards and access to the outdoor spaces, better flow throughout the house, a new boot room/laundry, powder room and updated kitchen and bathrooms. Stay tuned for more before and afters.
Partners:
Landscape Architecture: Hamish Moorhead Landscape Architecture
Interior Design: Hue Design + Interiors
Building Maple: Build

20/07/2026

Wairarapa has a lot of lovely old homes with kitchens tucked into the wrong corner or a dodgy lean-to - small, dark, and a long way from where everyone wants to be. Moving a kitchen or extending the house sounds drastic, but it's often the single change that transforms a whole house.

15/07/2026

Some of the best conversations in Martinborough happen in a cellar door. This is where a w**ery shares itself - their w**e, story, place, and people. We've designed five in Martinborough: Palliser Estate, Luna Estate, Nga Waka, Moy Hall and Poppies.
Each of them came to us with something different in mind - a certain way of making w**e and a unique feeling they wanted to create when people walked in. Our job was to design a building that fitted with each brief and as you can see they all do that in different ways.

06/07/2026

A fantastic Collaboration with Bridget Foley Design and Scotty's Construction Wellington & Wairarapa recognised by Resene this week.

When the owners of this much-loved bungalow began their renovation journey, they had one clear request for interior designer Bridget Foley… “a surprise in every room”.