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Climbing Vines and Brick Columns Forming a Vineyard Tasting Space

Authors:
Philippe Sadzot, Nicolas Massaux
Climbing Vines and Brick Columns Forming a Vineyard Tasting Space

Project in-detail

Climbing vines intertwine with brick columns to create a distinctive tasting room that emphasizes harmony with the vineyard landscape while inviting communal interaction.
5 key facts about this project
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Climbing vines enhance the structural columns, integrating nature into the design.
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Large terrace seating follows the natural slope of the vineyard, promoting outdoor gatherings.
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French windows create a continuous connection between interior and vineyard views.
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The layout includes a central round table fostering communal dining experiences.
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Traditional Portuguese ceramics add regional character to the interior spaces.

Monte d'Oiro's Sun Droplet is situated within a beautiful vineyard landscape. The design aims to create a strong connection between the building and its surroundings. The layout encourages interaction among visitors while focusing on usability. The overall concept prioritizes a harmonious integration that respects nature and fosters community engagement.

Structural Framework

The building features wooden beams and brick columns, creating a sturdy structure. This combination adds both strength and visual appeal to the design. The use of familiar materials reflects a respect for traditional architectural elements while fitting comfortably within a contemporary context.

Interior and Exterior Flow

French windows dominate the facade, allowing light to fill the interior spaces while providing views of the vineyard. By creating an openness between inside and outside, these windows invite visitors to engage with the landscape. The layout offers a clear connection between the main taste room and the outdoor terraces, enhancing the overall experience.

Social Spaces

A spacious terrace serves as a focal point for social gatherings during the summer months. The seating arrangements on this terrace follow the gentle slope of the land, allowing people to gather comfortably. This space encourages interaction and provides a direct link to the vineyard, facilitating a shared experience among visitors.

Interior Layout

Inside, the arrangement includes a kitchen and a round table, promoting various activities. The design supports both private moments and larger communal gatherings. This thoughtful approach creates an inviting atmosphere within the building, making it accommodating for different uses.

Climbing vines wrap around the columns, deepening the relationship between the structure and its natural setting. This detail not only enhances the aesthetic but also reinforces the integration of architecture with the landscape.

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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.

MICROHOME

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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