Tuesday, 05 December 2023 14:25

Ata Rangi tasting room

Written by  Staff Reporters

Ata Rangi's beautiful tasting room has won the Hospitality award at the Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects.

Designed by Makers of Architecture, the stunning building emerges like a dart from deep green bush into lush organic vineyard.

"Architect, builder and client have all sung from the same song sheet and it shows in this elegant, superbly executed building," says judges.

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