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Climbing Vines Against Stone Walls in A Sensory Vineyard Retreat

Authors:
Kennard Lim, Yook mun Yee, Vivi serelli Lee
Climbing Vines Against Stone Walls in A Sensory Vineyard Retreat

Project in-detail

Climbing vines intertwine with substantial stone walls to create a sensory-focused retreat that enhances the guest experience amidst the vineyard landscape.
5 key facts about this project
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Climbing vines are integrated into the building design, creating a unique connection with nature.
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Substantial stone walls provide durability while enhancing the sensory experience of the environment.
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Elevated rooms offer varying perspectives of the vineyard, maximizing visual engagement.
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Strategic communal spaces facilitate social interaction among guests.
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The circulation route guides visitors through diverse views, enriching their overall experience.

The Hotel Vineyard lies within a beautiful landscape that forms a natural backdrop for the experience of wine-making. The design aims to deeply engage guests with the surrounding vineyard through its creative layout and thoughtful spaces. It emphasizes not just function, but also the connection between visitors and the land, creating a journey that enhances their stay.

Architectural Layout

The layout centers around an intentional circulation route that guides guests through the site. This pathway leads visitors closer to the vineyard, offering fresh views and a sense of progression. As guests navigate the space, they are encouraged to appreciate the changing landscape around them. Each turn provides an opportunity to connect with the environment, whether through sight, sound, or texture.

Material Selection

The design incorporates heavy stone walls that provide a strong, tactile presence. These walls stand in contrast to large openings that let in natural light and create an airy feel inside the building. The mix of solid surfaces and voids is purposeful, adding both stability and openness. The presence of climbing vines on the exterior signals a relationship between the structure and the vineyard, merging nature with the built environment.

Social Spaces

Strategically placed communal areas encourage social interactions among guests. These spaces, designed to foster conversation and connection, invite visitors to gather and share experiences. Smaller nooks are included throughout the hotel, ensuring there are inviting spots for quiet conversation or relaxed reflection. This arrangement enhances the sense of community within the setting, allowing guests to engage with each other naturally.

Guest Experience

Rooms are thoughtfully elevated to provide varying views of the vineyard, ensuring that guests appreciate the surrounding beauty. Each space is oriented toward the landscape, integrating comfort and aesthetic enjoyment. Visitors can enjoy expansive sightlines that maintain a strong connection to the overall setting. The natural elements incorporated into the design blur the lines between indoor and outdoor, reinforcing the relationship between guests and the historical context of the vineyard experience.

The integration of nature within the architecture captures the essence of the vineyard, allowing guests to engage with their surroundings in a meaningful way. This thoughtful approach results in a space that feels both connected to the landscape and welcoming to those who enter.

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

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