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Circular Design Emphasizing Local Resources in Vineyard Guest Houses

Authors:
Arvjen Lushaj, Ilva Xhullima, Alesia Dishi, Glen Maranaku
Circular Design Emphasizing Local Resources in Vineyard Guest Houses
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Emphasizing a circular form that blends with the vineyard landscape, the design utilizes local resources to create guest houses and a winery that promote a deep connection to the surrounding environment while offering an immersive wine tasting experience.
5 key facts about this project
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Circular structure enhances spatial flow while eliminating corners.
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Incorporates green terraces that integrate with the natural landscape.
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Designed to optimize use of local materials for sustainability.
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Features dedicated zones for privacy and communal engagement.
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Emphasizes a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Tili guest houses and winery is located in a scenic vineyard area, featuring a design that blends harmoniously with the natural landscape. The structure adopts a round and flowing form, reminiscent of grape beans, which allows it to integrate well with its surroundings. The design concept emphasizes a modest height and fluidity, ensuring that the building enhances the beauty of the environment while providing accommodations and wine tasting facilities for visitors.

Design Concept

The approach to design prioritizes modularity, resulting in a structure that is efficient and functional. The design draws inspiration from historical Italian monuments, capturing their essence while adapting to modern needs. This combination creates a layout that maximizes usability and integrates sustainable practices by utilizing local resources, reducing the overall ecological impact of the building.

Spatial Organization

The layout features different zones tailored for private and communal experiences. The guest houses cover about 70 square meters, including essential areas such as a living room, kitchen, dining table, storage room, bedroom, bathroom, and wardrobe. This efficient use of space fosters a connection to the outside, allowing guests to feel comfortable and relaxed during their stay.

Wine Tasting Experience

The winery includes a specialized wine tasting area of roughly 160 square meters, divided into private and common spaces to promote interaction with local wine culture. This area features a dining space, kitchen, and bathroom, accommodating both social gatherings and recreational activities. The design enhances the experience of engaging with regional wines, providing an opportunity for guests to appreciate the local offerings.

Outdoor Integration

In addition to the indoor spaces, the outdoor lounge area spans 140 square meters and includes a pool and seating area for relaxation and socializing. This outdoor setting enhances the connection to the landscape, allowing visitors to enjoy the natural surroundings. The green terrace further supports this relationship, creating a visual blend with the environment and contributing to the project's ecological sustainability.

The rounded shape of the design allows for easy movement throughout the space, eliminating corners and blind spots that can restrict flow. This attention to form and function fosters a welcoming atmosphere, where visitors can engage with both the architecture and the beauty of the natural landscape surrounding them.

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