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Balconies Overlooking Vineyards with Red Tiled Roofs and Enclosed Courtyard Design

Authors:
Wei Cai, Bruce Hu
Balconies Overlooking Vineyards with Red Tiled Roofs and Enclosed Courtyard Design

Project in-detail

With red tiled roofs and balconies that overlook a diverse vineyard landscape, the design incorporates an enclosed courtyard to enhance guest experience in a hotel setting.
5 key facts about this project
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Enclosed courtyard design enhances guest interaction and privacy.
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Balconies positioned for expansive vineyard views from guest rooms.
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Sky bridge connects guest accommodations to public areas.
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Multi-functional hall supports various recreational activities.
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Traditional roof features complement the regional architectural context.

The location of the hotel is on a slope with an elevation difference of 8 to 12 meters. It offers views of a vineyard to the southwest, while a winery and barrel room can be found to the north. The design connects hospitality functions with the surrounding landscape. This connection enhances the overall experience for guests within a thoughtful and cohesive environment.

Design Concept

The focus of the design rests on three main principles: maximizing the landscape value of the vineyard, reflecting the regional architectural context, and maintaining the site’s original characteristics. These principles inform the overall layout and design choices, ensuring an alignment between the architecture and its natural setting.



Layout and Functional Elements

A clear height plane arranges the various functions throughout the hotel. The design includes an enclosed courtyard that features the reception and guest accommodation areas. This setup creates a sense of community while ensuring privacy for the 39 guest rooms, which encompass different types such as standard, superior, suite, and master suite. Each room is equipped with a balcony, allowing guests to appreciate the views of the vineyard.



Connection to Outdoor Spaces

The design includes a sky bridge that links the guest rooms with public areas, promoting interaction between recreational spaces and the multi-functional hall, along with the restaurant. The restaurant serves as a gathering place, encouraging social interaction. It features folding doors that open to the outdoor area, connecting the dining experience with views of the vineyard. This design choice emphasizes the flow between indoor and outdoor living.



Materials and Aesthetic Considerations

The materials selected for the project include concrete, glass, brick, paint, wood, stone, and red flat roof tiles. These materials provide both support and visual consistency throughout the hotel. The choice of traditional roof features helps the new construction relate better to the existing surroundings, creating a harmonious appearance with the landscape.



In addition to the guest rooms and dining areas, outdoor recreational facilities are an important aspect of the design. There are both indoor and outdoor swimming pools that encourage guests to enjoy the natural surroundings. These leisure spaces are arranged to foster relaxation, contributing to a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for visitors. Each of these features highlights a balanced approach to architecture that emphasizes both function and aesthetics.

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

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Competition organisers

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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