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Infinity Pool with V-Shaped Columns and Vineyard Views

Author:
Ni Komang Dira Maria Parahita
Infinity Pool with V-Shaped Columns and Vineyard Views

Project in-detail

With an infinity pool framed by V-shaped columns and expansive views of the vineyard, the design enhances the experience of relaxation and engagement in a setting dedicated to hospitality.
5 key facts about this project
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Reception area connected by a sky bridge for panoramic views.
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Family rooms designed for easy accessibility on the ground floor.
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Wellness terraces sloped for attractive communal areas.
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Restaurant features an overhanging structure for uninterrupted views.
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Vine-covered pergolas provide shaded outdoor seating for families.

The Quinta do Monte d'Oiro Wine Hotel is located within a vineyard area, designed to enhance the existing complex that centers on wine production. It offers a space where guests can relax and connect with the natural landscape. The design emphasizes an integration with the environment, creating a sense of peace and immersion in the rolling hills of the vineyard.

Design Integration

The architecture uses alignment with existing structures to create smooth transitions throughout the hotel. Guests arrive at spacious terraces that promote a friendly atmosphere. The outdoor stairs lead down toward the vineyard, allowing visitors to feel the connection to the land right from the beginning of their stay.

Accommodation and Spatial Organization

Comprising 44 guest rooms, the hotel includes Standard, Suites, and Family rooms, each designed with loggias that offer views of the vineyard. Suites are thoughtfully positioned for optimal vistas, while Family rooms are easily accessible on the ground floor. This layout ensures comfort for all guests and allows them to enjoy the natural surroundings.

Public and Private Facilities

The reception area plays a crucial role in connecting guests to various amenities. From here, visitors can move easily to dining and leisure spaces. The restaurant is located on the east side, featuring an overhanging structure supported by V-shaped columns. This design choice allows for beautiful views and provides an outdoor terrace suitable for larger gatherings, accommodating both intimate dinners and group events.

Wellness and Leisure Spaces

The wellness features of the hotel focus on comfort and relaxation. An elevated main swimming pool has an infinity edge, creating a tranquil setting. In addition, an indoor pool is accessible for all guests. The sloping wellness terraces provide attractive areas for relaxation, while lower levels include a children’s pool and playground, shaded by vine-covered pergolas. These spaces are designed to ensure family-friendly enjoyment throughout the hotel.

Natural Materials and Sustainability

The design employs a combination of white plaster on the ground floor and beige natural stones for the lower portions, forming a stable base for the overall structure. Timber elements add warmth to the interiors, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Furthermore, the inclusion of a green roof enhances the local climate and supports rainwater collection, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and the relationship with nature.

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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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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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