Rippon Winery House

Rippon Winery House

Rippon Vineyard, Lake Wanaka

The rooms and architectural forms of the house are draped like a necklace following the contour of the steep site, exposing nearly all of the rooms to the spectacular views while creating a sheltered internal courtyard.

“Build something thoughtful and beautiful and it will endure. In this project, raked mass concrete foundations support a clever floor plan that drapes the hillside and gives most rooms views to the spectacular lake and mountain views, while shaping a sheltered courtyard and a lagoon-style swimming pool.

Half a century later, a site that once was bare has blended with the house: the architecture appears to have grown from the earth. A simple material palette of mud bricks made from the site, detailed timber beams and trusses and clay tile roofs are used throughout, and expertly crafted.

The house wears its history and wears it well: everywhere you turn there is a tale to tell. The house has been much loved by three generations; it is testament to the passion and excellent working relationship of a client and an architect.”

- NZIA Awards Jury Citation

Type
New Residence
Enduring Architecture

Year
1973

Award
2020 - NZIA Enduring Awards for Architecture

Published
Home Magazine - June/July 2018

Photography
Simon Devitt