Oraterra
Oraterra translates to golden earth, reflecting the value of great vineyard sites in Martinborough, including that from which winemaker Wilco Lam is now making wines.
Wellington-based DLA Architects designed three-dimensional triangular accordian cedar clad walls, adjacent darker folded metal 'armour' screens, and triangular dormers, providing a contrast to Urlar's organic, sustainable, biodynamic winegrowing practices.
The existing modest winery building is repurposed as the barrel hall and surrounded by the new winery production and ancillary spaces, providing a four-fold increase in production space.
