Sarah Scott started as a sole practitioner in 1980. In 1988 Sarah set up an architectural practice (Sarah Scott Architects) in Wānaka . Over this time she has worked on numerous projects and was made a Fellow of the New Zealand Institute of Architects in 2013.
In 2012, Sarah formed a partnership with Barry Condon, creating Condon Scott Architects Ltd. They worked together as Directors for 9 years. In 2021, Sarah retired as a Director, continuing to work at Condon Scott Architects in a consultancy role, mentoring the architectural team and overseeing project and client management.
In 2012, Sarah formed a partnership with Barry Condon, creating Condon Scott Architects Ltd. They worked together as Directors for 9 years. In 2021, Sarah retired as a Director, continuing to work at Condon Scott Architects in a consultancy role, mentoring the architectural team and overseeing project and client management.
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Cardrona Distillery, Wānaka
Working with a determined and visionary client, this project was complex and challenging. Three simple buildings are arranged around a large open courtyard to form the heart of this working distillery.
Two large stone clad buildings are of traditional design. One building houses the distillery reception, cafe and tasting room, along with a large area dedicated to the history of the Cardrona Valley. The second building contains the working distillery on two floors with traditional copper stills, manufactured in Scotland. The third building contains the barrel storage room and a bottling room.
Located opposite the Cardrona Skifield entrance on the Cardrona Valley Road and flanked by 1500 damascene rose plants, the buildings sit strongly but unobtrusively in their rural setting.
Two large stone clad buildings are of traditional design. One building houses the distillery reception, cafe and tasting room, along with a large area dedicated to the history of the Cardrona Valley. The second building contains the working distillery on two floors with traditional copper stills, manufactured in Scotland. The third building contains the barrel storage room and a bottling room.
Located opposite the Cardrona Skifield entrance on the Cardrona Valley Road and flanked by 1500 damascene rose plants, the buildings sit strongly but unobtrusively in their rural setting.
Year of Completition
2015
Type
Commercial
Role
Architect
Saddle House, Queenstown
The Saddle House is a private residence located high on a hillside in the New Zealand Southern Alps. Strict planning guidelines required any built structures on the site to be invisible from public vantage points. To achieve this, the home follows the contours of the land and has been sculpted into a natural saddle between two hillsides. The existing saddle landform has been reinstated over the home as a green roof. Spaces within the home are aligned with sun patterns and views towards significant mountain ranges.
The home is constructed of materials that reference the local vernacular and the gold mining heritage of the region. The visible facades are clad in locally sourced stacked schist stone on blockwork and are punctuated with windows formed by concrete and corten weathering steel surrounds. Interiors and furnishings are by Virginia Fisher and landscape design by Suzanne Turley.
The home is constructed of materials that reference the local vernacular and the gold mining heritage of the region. The visible facades are clad in locally sourced stacked schist stone on blockwork and are punctuated with windows formed by concrete and corten weathering steel surrounds. Interiors and furnishings are by Virginia Fisher and landscape design by Suzanne Turley.
Year of Completition
2019
Type
Residential
Role
Architect
The Holy Family Church, Wānaka
The building is located with a stunning mountain backdrop. Solid walls of masonry dressed in simple plaster sweep from the entry, widening to embrace the congregation before curving inwards and focusing on the semi circular apse containing the altar.
The interior is illuminated by natural lighting that enters through a narrow glazed clerestory that runs around the entire main body. The landscape and its changing moods are quietly present as a living backdrop to the service.
The interior is illuminated by natural lighting that enters through a narrow glazed clerestory that runs around the entire main body. The landscape and its changing moods are quietly present as a living backdrop to the service.
Year of Completition
2011
Type
Public Building
Role
Architect
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