By Apollo Projects
CLIENT
Babich Wines
LOCATION
Marlborough
AREA
4000m²
Apollo Projects was engaged by Babich Wines to design & build the stunning new Marlborough winery, which was completed in December 2013.
Designed to process approximately 6,500 tonnes of fruit, the 4,000m² building consists of a fully enclosed receival area and press bay, marc collection and marc pad, open red fermenters and bulk wine tank area. The building’s architectural design includes modern office and lab areas, utilising natural light and providing viewing to the cellar. The exterior colour scheme was carefully selected to complement the surrounding natural environment.
The innovative process design incorporates a number of energy-efficient features – including a fully insulated tank area and hot and cold glycol reticulation system, a passive cellar cooling system, highly efficient heat recovery system harnessing waste heat from the refrigeration plant – all designed to reduce environmental impact and increase energy efficiency.
This project was negotiated directly with Apollo based on their extensive track record and expertise in developing complex projects in the winery sector. Completed within nine months, this new world-class facility is a fantastic example of the way in which Apollo’s comprehensive design and build process maximises value and efficiency for the client, without compromising on quality.
We are a nationwide Design and Build company with specialist knowledge and experience across verticals as diverse as cold storage, dairy, wine, food and beverage processing, commercial and retail spaces, and recreation and leisure.
Whatever the project, our focus is simple - listen to our client and deliver absolute trust and certainty from the start.
At Apollo, we've never been afraid to challenge the status quo.
When Craig Waghorn and Paul Lloyd started Apollo in 2001, they were determined to break away from the traditional management process and do things differently. They saw an opportunity to partner with clients from the very start, taking their ideas right from concept all the way through to completion – something that was poorly executed in the industry!
Today, Apollo is a leading New Zealand design and construction company with over 40 professional project delivery and support staff across the country. We regularly work with major national companies including Fonterra, Goodman Fielder, George Weston Foods, Ngai Tahu and Lion Co., as well as private owner-operated businesses, sports organisations and Government/Council entities.
Even though Apollo has grown over eighteen years, we’ve never lost our core value that a ‘client’s trust is everything’. Apollo is different simply because we operate as a partner with our clients – our goal from the very beginning has always been to build strong relationships from which we can deliver successful projects.