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Framed Views and Glazed Envelopes in a Vineyard Tasting Room

Author:
Ozan Cicek
Framed Views and Glazed Envelopes in a Vineyard Tasting Room

Project in-detail

With its glazed envelope and carefully framed views of the surrounding vineyard, the design creates a direct connection between the tasting area and the landscape, offering an immersive experience for wine enthusiasts.
5 key facts about this project
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The tasting room aligns with the vineyard's rows to enhance visual and experiential connections.
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Large glazed surfaces allow natural light to flood the interior, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor relationship.
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Tables are designed at the same height as the vineyard, fostering direct interaction with the landscape.
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Framed views are strategically placed to emphasize the significant relationship between land and wine.
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The project integrates sustainable design principles to reflect the unique terroir of the surrounding area.

The wine tasting room is set within a beautiful landscape filled with rolling vineyards that shape its design and function. It serves as a place for people to connect with wine in a way that intertwines their experience with the natural environment. The concept centers around the idea of terroir, highlighting the close relationship between the structure and the agricultural land it occupies.

Spatial Relationships

The design creates an in-between space that offers clear views of both the vineyard and the barrel room. This arrangement helps visitors appreciate the entire winemaking process, from growing grapes to producing wine. The layout encourages movement and connectivity, allowing patrons to feel engaged with the stages of winemaking as they enjoy their experience.

Framed Views

Linear forms in the design provide framed views of the surroundings, particularly showcasing the vineyard's long rows of vines. These visual pathways encourage visitors to reflect on the complexities of winemaking. By connecting patrons with the land visually, the design amplifies their appreciation for how closely the soil and climate influence the wine they are tasting.

Material and Light

A glazed envelope is used to create transparency, allowing natural light to fill the interior. This design choice connects inside and outside, creating an open atmosphere. The light enhances the space, making it inviting and warm. Visitors can feel a sense of unity with the landscape as the sun moves across the sky, bringing nature into their tasting experience.

Design Detail

Tables in the tasting area are designed to match the height of the land outside. This detail fosters a direct relationship between visitors and the vineyard, reminding them of the source of their wine. As people taste and socialize, they remain aware of the land that nurtured the grapes, integrating their enjoyment with the essence of the region. The design invites visitors to immerse themselves in both the wine and the landscape, creating a meaningful connection.

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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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Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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