b'over the rainbowGrapeMulti-talentedT here are many different roads that can lead us to specialising in specific project typologiesso many, in fact, that no architect Victoriatwo journeys to get there are ever identical. Perhaps your Read turns a passionupbringing shaped a niche passion for a certain type of building expectations for her home regionor design style, or maybe you developed a vested interest in a particularkindofprojectbecauseofdovetailingexperiences into a fruitful career. or degrees, or you might have been fortunate enough to have someone else in the industry take you under their wing. In architect Victoria Reads case, it was a culmination of all these things that has brought her to where she is in her career. Today, she is the founder and director of a leading Wairarapa architecture firm specialising in bespoke lifestyle projects, Aspect Architecture.Following an earlier career in digital marketing and a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Tourism, Victoria began studying architectureResenewhen she was a young mother. Being a parent as well as having toFriar Greystonecommute to Wellington from the Wairarapa meant that it was aabove: Poppies Martinborough runs a challenging time. I had to work for myself right off the bat becausesuccessful wedding and event business there was no one operating in our area to give me a job! as well as a restaurant alongside their AsVictoriagraduallygrewherpractice,sherealisedthatwine production business. Aspect theexperienceshehadgainedalongthewaywasinvaluableArchitecture had already workedResenewith them on the design of theDune Resene for helping her reach the success shes found now. Her firmearlier event centre and restaurant,Archive Greyspecialises in wineries and tourism developments as well as newbut as the business expanded, the homessomething she believes is a direct reflection of herfirm was invited back to work on the next interest and background in tourism and marketing. stage. Barrel room venue walls and ceiling in Resene Dune. For those familiar with the stunning Wairarapa region, VictoriasBuild by Holmes Construction, painting by Country Mile Painting, connectiontoherprojectspecialtiesisimmediatelyapparent.image by Sharisse Eberlein, www.sharisseeberlein.co.nz.Living in Martinborough, you cant help but be involved in theleft: Victoria says her team has had a lot of success using the Resene wine industry in some way, she says. The town has transformedConstruction Systems range of Rockcote interior finishes. Their finishes through the development of the industry and is now a thriving winecompanies, and I am lucky enough to include a number of theseOften Aspect Architectures clients end up finding successgive extra texture, layers and interest to an interior and they have been hub. My grandparents farmed next door to the first vineyard, andvery popular with our clients. Rockcote Velvetina Lime in Resene their farm has now been converted to vineyards. women as close friends. My partners family also owns a smallmore quickly than they bargained for, making future-proofingArchive Grey was used in the apartment at Poppies Martinborough with vineyard, so I guess you could say I have all the angles covered! and scalability some of the most important considerations andtrims and door in Resene Enamacryl gloss waterborne enamel tinted to Martinborough is also blessed with many talented womenWhat Victoria says she loves most about designing winerieschallenges faced on their projects. The industry has been soResene Friar Greystone and timber ceiling in Resene Aquaclear. Build who work in the wine industry, making wine and running wineis how engaging the projects can be. Theyre interesting! Everysuccessful that it is sometimes hard to see what might be aroundby Holmes Construction, painting by Country Mile Painting, plastering label has its own personality and I enjoy bringing this into thethe corner. Invariably, our clients will experience success thatby Sean Boland Plastering, image by Sharisse Eberlein.architecture. We collaborate closely with our clients to ensureexceeds their expectations and then we find ourselves back there left: The award-winning elegant tasting room at Palliser Estate was designedthat the architecture represents them and that their customersa few years later to extend the hospitality areas of the buildingVictoriasdream designerby Aspect Architecture and features walls in Resene Half Baltic Sea andleave their cellar door with a stronger understanding of who theyor to build a new winery area. Most of our clients are working ceiling in Resene Half Wan White. It won a Resene Total Colour Neutralsare. Our cellar door project at Palliser Estate won a Resene Totalwithin a sustainability or organic framework so we like to bring Award. Build by Holmes Construction, www.holmes-construction.co.nz,Colour Award. It was a very successful project and represented thethese ideas to the table architecturally as well. This can add costdinner dateimage by Rebecca Kempton, www.rebeccakempton.com. characters of excellence that sit at the heart of the Palliser brand. but makes for a more successful building for the long term. Definitely Leonardo da Vinci. I think his curiosity, ReseneReseneResene curates their colours and finishes beautifully. It makesCurrently, the Aspect Architecture team are working on aintellect and powers of invention would make him Half Wan White Half Baltic Sea choosing and matching colours very easy. new cellar door and office building for Nga Waka Wines. This is aan extraordinarily interesting dinner companion.34 blackwhitemag.com blackwhitemag.com 35'