Whitehaven Wines

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Whitehaven is a working winery and vineyard located in the popular wine destination of Wairau Valley, Marlborough. This commercial site has expansive views out to the northern Richmond Ranges which form a stunning backdrop to the site. Also near the site is the braided Wairau River: an important natural feature of the local landscape.

The brief to Canopy for the landscape design from Whitehaven was to create a multifaceted design that enhanced biodiversity, embraced local horticultural plant species and related to the Whitehaven Vineyard brand and its legacy.

The simplicity and clarity of this striking commercial landscape design derives from a strong lineal language based on the patterns of the viticultural landscape. These are echoed in the architectural form designed by Blenheim architect Chris Nott. The result is a design where the architectural patterns flow into the landscape creating a strong sense of place. The existing site mound along Paul's Road has been repurposed to become a strong arrival feature which responds to the angular architectural features. Linear rows of Totara and linear gardens echo patterns the horticultural landscape in a contemporary response.

The landscape spaces responded to the requirement for areas that could be used by the workers whilst also catering for larger events; through carefully crafted spaces that celebrated the contemporary architecture, site history, local plant vernacular and the Whitehaven brand.

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At Canopy, we like to get a sense of fulfilment from our jobs. This happens when clients feel passionately about what they are trying to create. It is our job to listen to turn ideas and visions into something real, contributing with the knowledge of all things landscape that we have learned through the years.

There are many layers of depth to landscape architecture. From creating the picturesque, the formal and functional through to enriching the ecology of the land and providing better connections. There is also aiding in the interpretation of cultural landscapes and creating memorable spaces that may become culturally significant.

Our aim at Canopy is to add as much depth and meaning to the landscape and given the opportunity, that is what we will do.

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