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Balconies Inspired by Grape Clusters Overlooking the Vineyard

Author:
Dovlet Kulmetov
Balconies Inspired by Grape Clusters Overlooking the Vineyard

Project in-detail

Inspired by the form of grape clusters, the facade incorporates individualized balconies that enhance the connection to the surrounding vineyard while offering a unique guest experience.
5 key facts about this project
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Inspiration drawn from grape clusters shapes the overall facade.
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Forty rooms offer balconies that enhance vineyard connectivity.
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Balcony structures vary in design, promoting individuality.
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The layout encourages guest exploration of the vineyard landscape.
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Four-floor design optimizes views from multiple perspectives.

The Monte d'Oiro Wine Hotel is set in a vineyard landscape, designed to blend nicely with its surroundings. It includes 41 guest rooms, 40 of which offer balconies with views of the vineyard. This arrangement enhances the experience for visitors, inviting them to connect with nature. The overall design focuses on a relationship between the building and its environment, encouraging guests to appreciate the beauty of the landscape.

Facade Design

The facade is inspired by the shape of a grape cluster, reflecting the local setting. From a distance, the shapes of the berries seem similar, but looking closer reveals unique details for each one. This aspect emphasizes diversity while maintaining a cohesive look. The design serves as a metaphor for the individual qualities found in the vineyard.



Balcony Configuration

The balconies provide another layer of interest in the design. When viewed head-on, they may appear uniform, but as one moves to the side, the variations in their structure become apparent. This thoughtful arrangement invites exploration and creates a connection between the building and the land.



Guest Experience

Guest experience is a central focus of the layout. The design encourages engagement with the vineyard setting by thoughtfully placing amenities that enrich the stay. Visitors are prompted to immerse themselves in the surrounding nature, deepening their connection to the landscape.



Attention to detail is evident throughout the design process. Each room has been positioned to maximize views of the vineyard, and the building's forms reflect the essence of the landscape.

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MICROHOME 10: Celebrating Small-Scale Living with €100,000 Prize Fund and Kingspan’s Innovation

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The MICROHOME 10 competition invites participants to submit visionary designs for off-grid, modular microhomes that push the limits of sustainable, small-scale living. Organised by Buildner in partnership with Kingspan and Hapi Homes, this tenth edition sets the challenge of designing a dwelling for two people within a maximum floor area of 25 m², encouraging bold solutions adaptable to any urban or rural location. The competition continues Buildner’s mission to foster innovative approaches to compact, energy-efficient housing that can address pressing global challenges.

This year’s edition offers a generous total prize fund of €100,000, including the Kingspan Award for designs that integrate high-performance Kingspan products and the Hapi Homes Award for a project selected for real-world construction. In addition to cash prizes, the winners gain international exposure through Buildner’s media partnerships, publications, and a dedicated MICROHOME magazine, further amplifying their ideas to the wider architectural community.

Key dates for MICROHOME 10 include the closing date for registration on 25 September 2025, the submission deadline on 29 October 2025 (11:59 p.m. London time), and the announcement of winners on 9 December 2025. These milestones ensure participants have clear timelines to develop and present their concepts, with early registration discounts available to support students and emerging designers worldwide.

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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