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Design That Drinks Well: Slatted Panels Shape the Morris Wines Experience
Morris Wines Cellar Door
Address: 154 Mia Mia Rd, Browns Plains, VIC
Architect: Verity Rhodes Interiors
Installer: Creative Plastering and Building Supplies
Products: SUPASLAT Timber – Slatted Panels

Nestled in the serene vineyards of Browns Plains, VIC, the Morris Wines Cellar Door and Whiskey Distillery brings together heritage, innovation and exceptional design. Completed last year, this project showcases how SUPAWOOD’s bespoke timber solutions can transform commercial spaces into immersive brand experiences that engage the senses and elevate the atmosphere.

Designed to reflect the character of Morris Wines’ rich legacy in Australian winemaking, the Cellar Door project was led by a team of professionals passionate about delivering design excellence. From concept to completion, the brief called for a balance of warmth, tactility and modern refinement, echoing both the artisanal nature of Morris’ whiskey distillery and its wine tradition.

Visitors experience a space that feels as crafted as the products that the vineyard celebrates — with timber linings that exude character, complement natural stone and steel detailing and offer acoustic calm amid the lively cellar tastings.

Central to the design SUPASLAT, SUPAWOOD’s modular slatted panel system in Virgin Walnut SUPAFINISH, was used extensively throughout the communal and tasting areas, where it provided a striking visual rhythm but also excellent acoustic performance — essential in maintaining a calm and comfortable auditory experience within a bustling cellar door environment.

From Creative Plastering and Building Supplies who was the installer for this project, the outcome speaks for itself

This finished project looks fantastic. We always highly recommend SUPAWOOD for their impeccable customer service.

The project’s success was formally recognised at the AWCI Awards of Excellence 2024, where it won in the category of Commercial Projects between $100K and $500K. This prestigious industry accolade reflects the project’s exceptional execution, attention to detail and collaboration across design, construction and supplier teams.

Awards:

  • 2024 – AIA NSW Architecture Awards – Heritage Architecture (Creative Adaptation)
  • 2024 – AIA NSW Architecture Awards – Interior Architecture
  • 2024 – AIA NSW Architecture Awards – Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture
  • 2024 – AIA NSW Architecture Awards – EmAGN Project Award

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