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Corten Cladding and Gabion Walls Creating a Tranquil Vineyard Retreat

Authors:
Christine Gao, Daniel Gil ara, Jimmy Chen
Corten Cladding and Gabion Walls Creating a Tranquil Vineyard Retreat

Project in-detail

Utilizing corten cladding and gabion walls, the design enhances the landscape's tranquility while providing an immersive guest experience in the heart of the vineyard.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes gabion walls made from local aggregates to blend with the landscape.
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Cabins are strategically positioned to maximize views of Monte Subasio.
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Incorporates corten cladding to enhance weathering and aesthetics.
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Offers a multi-functional space combining accommodations with wine tasting.
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Features outdoor patios that encourage direct interaction with the vineyard.

Tili Vino Guesthouse is situated near the foothills of Monte Subasio, designed to provide guests with an immersive experience in a tranquil vineyard setting. The building serves as an accommodation facility and a center for wine culture, blending contemporary design with the local landscape. It emphasizes the significance of nature and reflection in daily life, highlighting the connection between the built environment and its surroundings.

Spatial Organization

The design of the guesthouse carefully considers guest privacy while maximizing views of Monte Subasio. Each cabin is positioned with intention to create a unique visual experience, enhancing the sense of calm. This thoughtful spatial arrangement not only contributes to comfort but also encourages guests to connect with their surroundings, offering moments of contemplation in the vineyards.

Interplay of Light

Natural light plays a key role in the design, aided by the use of opaque cladding. As daylight filters through the structure, it creates a rich interplay of shadows and light within the interiors. This thoughtful approach enhances the experience for guests, allowing the spaces to change as the day progresses.

Materiality

Corten cladding is an important part of the design, reinforcing the connection to the local environment. Gabion panels, made from rubble and local aggregates, add texture and character to the guesthouse. This choice of materials not only ties the design to its historical context but also contributes to a sense of warmth within the cabins.

Functionality

Tili Vino Guesthouse is more than just a place to sleep. It serves as a center for wine-related activities, including a restaurant and tasting area. These elements allow guests to engage deeply with both the culinary and viticultural offerings of the estate, creating a rich environment for appreciation during their stay.



Outdoor patios offer dynamic viewpoints that connect the living spaces with the surrounding vineyards. This design invites guests to interact with nature, providing opportunities to appreciate the landscape and the vineyard experience.

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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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Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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