Home for a Winemaker - This home in Arrowtown is designed by Architect Stacey Farrell to maximise solar gain and views while providing privacy for the owners
Home for a Winemaker - The enclosed deck at this new build in Arrowtown was designed by Architect Stacey Farrell to capture sunlight while protecting from the wind
Home for a Winemaker - The secondary outdoor living space of this architecturally designed home in Arrowtown was designed by Architect Stacey Farrell for outdoor living and entertainment
Home for a Winemaker - The indoor outdoor flow at this home in Arrowtown was designed by Architect Stacey Farrell for the owners lifestyle
Home for a Winemaker - The light wood stairs complement the dark walls at this Arrowtown home from designer Stacey Farrell
Home for a Winemaker - The kitchen was designed by Stacey Farrell for the chef to connect with her guests while entertaining at this home in Arrowtown
Home for a Winemaker - The yellow door is separated from the carport by the black timber beams at this house constructed by Architect Stacey Farrell in Arrowtown New Zealand
Home for a Winemaker - The primary bedroom was designed by Stacey to connect to the outdoor deck space
Home for a Winemaker - The dark stained wood surrounding the bath tub ensure a relaxing bathing experience at this new build from Architect Stacey Farrell in Arrowtown
Home for a Winemaker - This elevated sleeping platform is a clever twist on the traditional bunk beds favoured by children when holidaying at this home in Arrowtown designed by Architect Stacey Farrell
Home for a Winemaker - The bespoke counter top was custom designed by Architect Stacey Farrell for the home owner in Arrowtown who is an enthusiastic cook

Home for a Winemaker

Home for a Winemaker is a small house, for adults. It is sited on a hill with great views of Arrowtown's famous autumnal trees displaying their glory for much of the year and the Remarkables mountain range and moody skies in the other direction. 

Privacy within the home from neighbours was important, so maintenance of views when future neighbours build was achieved by placing windows with sight lines to the Remarkables mountains through boundary setbacks between neighbouring properties. 

Outdoor living was created with a sheltered north facing deck on one side of the house, and a courtyard on the opposite side. Enabling outdoor living options to suit the weather.

The Winemaker often arrives home directly from the vineyard. She wanted to be able to ditch her work clothes before seeking refuge in the home. To achieve this the entry is an outside space, with the laundry halfway up the stairs, and an 'underground' wine storage area.

This home was a finalist in the 2020 TIDA New Zealand Architect-Designed Kitchen awards.

Photographer Ben Ruffell