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Charred Wood Shingles and Glass Facades Punctuate Harmonious Vineyard Retreat

Authors:
Jędrzej Jedwabny, Aleksandra Kowańska
Charred Wood Shingles and Glass Facades Punctuate Harmonious Vineyard Retreat

Project in-detail

Combining charred wood shingles with expansive glass facades, the design integrates sustainably sourced materials within a sloping vineyard landscape to create a contemporary retreat that enhances the guest experience.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes charred wooden shingles for enhanced weather resistance and aesthetic appeal.
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Incorporates cross-laminated timber panels for structural integrity and sustainability.
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Features large glass facades that optimize natural light and vineyard views.
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Designed with a bent A-frame structure to complement the sloping terrain.
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Includes outdoor terraces that create immersive connections with the landscape.

The Monte D'Oiro Wine Hotel integrates architectural design with the natural landscape of the vineyard region it inhabits. This project serves both hospitality and agricultural functions, providing accommodation and a setting for wine tourism. The architecture is designed to be in harmony with the surroundings, reflecting regional characteristics through careful material selection and strategic spatial organization.

The hotel consists of multiple interlinked volumes, each tailored to specific functions such as guest accommodations, dining, and wellness. The layout is structured to facilitate ease of movement and accessibility while maximizing views of the picturesque terrain. This approach emphasizes both the comfort of guests and the operational efficiency of the facility.

Material Selection and Sustainability

The project employs locally sourced materials, namely stone, wood, and glass, which align with both aesthetic and environmental sustainability goals. Stone is utilized for its durability and connection to the regional context. Wood adds warmth, while glass enhances daylighting and visual connectivity to the landscape. This combination reduces the project's ecological footprint while promoting an authentic sense of place.

Unique Approaches to Design

Monte D'Oiro differentiates itself through its thoughtful integration with the sloping terrain. The building profile follows the natural topography, utilizing terraces and varying levels to create dynamic spaces that invite interaction between the interior and exterior. The design embraces passive solar principles, optimizing natural light and ventilation, which contributes to energy efficiency.

The outdoor areas include landscaped spaces that encourage relaxation and leisure, further integrating the hotel experience with the surrounding vineyards. Pathways are designed to facilitate both guest movement and service access, ensuring that operational aspects do not intrude upon the guest experience.

Functional Spaces and Guest Experience

Key components of the project include a variety of guest rooms, a dining area, a spa, and recreational facilities. Each guest room is equipped with private balconies, ensuring individualized views and enhancing privacy. The restaurant and event venue feature large windows, connecting diners with the landscape, which promotes a unique ambiance for meals and gatherings.

The wellness area prioritizes guest comfort and relaxation, providing essential services within an intimate setting that encourages personal wellness. Overall, the spatial organization promotes a seamless flow, allowing guests to experience the hotel's various offerings with ease.

To gain deeper insights into the architectural ideas behind Monte D'Oiro Wine Hotel, consider exploring the architectural plans, architectural sections, and architectural designs that detail the project's conceptual and functional frameworks. This exploration will enhance understanding of the design considerations and innovative strategies implemented throughout the project.

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

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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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