Home for a Winemaker
Entry elevation defined by layered forms and sheltered outdoor space
Building positioned to capture views while responding to the slope
Roof geometry and deck carved into the building form
Openable window connecting interior spaces to the exterior
Sheltered terrace creating a private outdoor living space
Vertical circulation defined by light, shadow, and material contrast
Kitchen oriented to frame views and bring light deep into the plan
Dark cladding and recessed entry creating depth and shelter
Bathroom defined by contrast between dark surfaces and soft light
Bedroom space with bunk beds positioned for privacy and framed outlook
Interior anchored by a wide opening to the surrounding landscape
Achitecturally designed home for a winemaker in Arrowtown by Stacey Farrell. Residential architecture with hillside views to the Remarkables.
Home for a Winemaker is a small house set on a hillside above Arrowtown, with views to the Remarkables and surrounding landscape.
The design carefully manages privacy from neighbouring properties while maintaining long views, using window placement and setbacks to frame outlooks and protect sightlines.
Outdoor living is split between a sheltered north-facing deck and a more enclosed courtyard, allowing the house to respond to changing weather conditions.
The entry sequence reflects the client’s daily routine, arriving from the vineyard into an outdoor threshold before moving through the house, with functional spaces integrated along the way.
This home was a finalist in the TIDA New Zealand Architect-Designed Kitchen Awards.
Photographer Ben Ruffell