A Soaring Roofline for a New Marlborough Wine Hub

Marlborough’s wine-growing “Golden Mile” on Raupara Rd, near Blenheim, has a dramatic new building to capture the attention of wine tourists scouting the Wairau Plains for a ‘tipple and tapas’ experience.

The 376m² complex, completed in late 2022, features Marlborough Vintners contract wine-making facility, as well as cellar door services, restaurant (‘The Fancy Cow’), brewery, tap room, laboratories, offices, and private dining and conference facilities.

The company approach in its imaginative expansion emphasised sustainable practices. Designers Jerram Tocker + Barron Architects, of Nelson, used natural materials as extensively as possible, including low-carbon mass timber for the structure, floors, portals and roof. The building was prefabricated using engineered timber panels, with major elements largely made off-site as pre-assembled modules and craned into place. Temperature is regulated through thermal gain from the eight metre-high (at its maximum) glazed façade, as well as through underfloor heating of the concrete slab, cross ventilation and overhangs for shading in hotter months.

The palette of industrial and natural materials is continued for the interior; the large, open restaurant features Himalayan cedar panelling from timber felled on the owner’s property, and tables are made from live-edge slabs of gum trees.

The windows and doors, supplied by Altherm manufacturer, Design Windows Nelson, were double glazed with high performance, Low-E glass and Argon gas fill for extra insulation effectiveness. Products were a mix of APL Architectural Series windows, and hinged, sliding and bi-folding doors (all 2.6m high), with Metro Series ThermalHEART windows and doors also used extensively. The surface finish was Metro Coal Dust Kinetic powdercoat.

Scott Construction were the main contractor.

APL Architectural Series Awning & Casement Windows

ALTHERM Window Systems

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Opening sashes are non-facing, lying flush with the frame for enhanced aesthetics.

Suitable for the full spectrum of residential environments in standard or large formats. Awning windows provide versatile ventilation with a good degree of weather protection
Casements can direct breezes inside and have a traditional aesthetic
Need to be used in defined maximum sizes according to the wind exposure
Designed for suitability for Extra High wind zones and Specific Design applications
Can achieve tall heights and wide spans

Designed, tested and manufactured to meet NZS 4211: Performance of Windows, and NZS 4233: Glazing in Buildings, Parts 1-4
Designed and tested to conform to NZ Building Code, including Clause E2

APL Architectural Series Sliding Doors

ALTHERM Window Systems

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Sliding doors slide on an outside track and can meet at 90° corners without the need for a corner post.

Suitable for most residential environments in larger sizes
Designed for suitability for Extra High wind zones and Specific Design applications
Need to be used in defined maximum sizes according to the wind exposure
Narrow stiles and large glass expanses maximise views in the closed position

Designed, tested and manufactured to meet NZS 4211: Performance of Windows, and NZS 4233: Glazing in Buildings, Parts 1-4
Designed and tested to conform to NZ Building Code, including Clause E2

APL Architectural Series Hinged & French Doors

ALTHERM Window Systems

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Hinged door panels are 50mm deep and are bead glazed externally on all sides.

Suitable for most residential environments in larger sizes
Need to be used in defined maximum sizes according to the wind exposure
Single panels ideal as utility doors
Overlights and sidelights are possible

Designed, tested and manufactured to meet NZS 4211: Performance of Windows, and NZS 4233: Glazing in Buildings, Parts 1-4
Designed and tested to conform to NZ Building Code, including Clause E2

APL Architectural Series Bi-Fold Doors

ALTHERM Window Systems

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Bi-fold doors and windows share the same profiles and operating system.

Suitable for most residential environments in larger sizes
A good option for maximum opening and ventilation
Need to be used in defined maximum sizes according to the wind exposure
Designed for suitability for Extra High and Specific Design applications

Designed, tested and manufactured to meet NZS 4211: Performance of Windows, and NZS 4233: Glazing in Buildings, Parts 1-4
Designed and tested to conform to NZ Building Code, including Clause E2.

Metro Series Awning & Casement Windows

ALTHERM Window Systems

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A non-facing sash is used as standard to enhance the range aesthetics, emphasising clean, flat surfaces for a modern appearance.

Suitable for most residential environments in larger sizes
Awning windows provide versatile ventilation with a good degree of weather protection
Casements can direct breezes inside and have a traditional aesthetic
Need to be used in defined maximum sizes according to the wind exposure

Designed, tested and manufactured to meet NZS 4211: Performance of Windows, and NZS 4233: Glazing in Buildings, Parts 1-4
Designed and tested to conform to NZ Building Code, including Clause E2

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