This is the first in a series of articles discussing the principles of  ‘exterior design’.  For purposes of this series, I define ‘exterior design’, perhaps narrowly, as the devleopment of an ‘outdoor room’, primarily to avoid trespasssing in the realm of landscape architecture and partly, you may say, because I have vested interests.  That is certainly a legitimate charge, but to the extent possible I shall confine myself to general principles and avoid descending too often to the particular.  That said, please be on the look out for product plugs (and pay attentiton) because I do have a family to feed. Click here to read more »

Over the years we have been involved in a number of exterior design projects for various homes, hotels and events. 

Our last project involved designing and delivering a stand for Wither Hills – the famously good Marlborough vineyard – for the Marlborough Wine Festival.

We have had a long and fruitful relationship with Wither Hills:  The Marine Bean outdoor beanbag is a popular feature of their ‘cellar door’ wine tastings, and we drink a lot of their wine…

Consequently, when we were asked to collaborate on a stand that would bring the relaxed atmosphere of the vineyard to the Marlborough Wine Festival, we leapt at the opportunity.

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