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Carving Wind Dynamics to Enhance Vineyard Hospitality

Authors:
Gregory Behlen, Jeff Shi
Carving Wind Dynamics to Enhance Vineyard Hospitality

Project in-detail

Emphasizing airflow and the natural contours of the landscape, the design integrates irregular forms within the vineyard to create a functional reception and hotel space that enhances the agricultural environment.
5 key facts about this project
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Designed to enhance airflow critical for grape production.
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Incorporates winding pathways reflecting the vineyard's natural contours.
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Utilizes irregular roof forms to align with the surrounding landscape.
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Emphasizes a strong relationship between structure and environment.
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Focuses on integrating functional hospitality within an agricultural setting.

Located in a scenic vineyard, the reception and hotel structure is designed to enhance the landscape while establishing a strong link between the building and its agricultural surroundings. The design concept focuses on shaping forms influenced by wind patterns, creating an experience that reflects the essence of the vineyard. Serving both hospitality and agricultural functions, the structure is a thoughtful addition to its environment.

Conceptual Framework

At the heart of the design is the experience of walking through a vineyard, a space carefully maintained by farmers. The building embodies the idea of "carving of the wind," emphasizing its connection to the grapevine. This approach recognizes the importance of airflow for grape production, ensuring the architecture works alongside the natural qualities of the site.

Spatial Organization

The arrangement of spaces is essential to the project, with circulation paths that reflect the natural curves of the vineyard. These pathways promote easy movement both within the structure and to the surrounding areas, creating a connection between visitors and the environment. By incorporating winding passageways similar to those found in the vineyard, the design invites exploration and interaction.

Environmental Integration

Analysis of the site shows a focus on environmental factors, particularly wind flow and visibility to the vineyard. The design responds to local climate conditions, allowing both occupants and the vineyard to benefit from the building's placement and orientation. This reflection of the natural environment highlights a commitment to enhancing agricultural practices while maintaining a pleasing appearance.

Distinctive Details

The roof has been carefully shaped to align with the surrounding landscape but features irregular forms to accommodate different uses within the hotel and reception areas. These design choices create an interesting visual effect while serving practical purposes. Light and shadow play across the unique roof surface, adding depth to the structure throughout the day and enriching the overall atmosphere of the building in the vineyard setting.

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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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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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