Get inspired!

17,725 architecture projects

Learn from past Buildner architecture competition participants through our extensive project library, curated over more than 15 years!

Metallic Surfaces and Light Play in a Scenic Tasting Pavilion

Author:
Ali Berk Senbas
Metallic Surfaces and Light Play in a Scenic Tasting Pavilion
Explore the full project presentation!
Subscribers only
A skylight reveals an intimate cellar beneath a Pavilion defined by metallic surfaces and dynamic light, creating an engaging environment for wine tasting amidst panoramic vineyard views.
5 key facts about this project
01
Pavilion features light, thin metallic surfaces that interact with natural light.
02
Cellar is visible only through the skylight, creating a sense of mystery.
03
Terrace offers panoramic views of the vineyard landscape.
04
Design emphasizes the contrast between social engagement and intimate reflection.
05
The architecture enhances the sensory experience of wine tasting.

The design consists of two distinct areas: the Pavilion and the Cellar, set within a landscape of extensive vineyards. The aim is to create spaces that facilitate the experience of wine tasting while promoting a strong connection with nature. The overall concept focuses on blending open and private spaces, encouraging social interaction as well as personal contemplation.

Pavilion

The Pavilion functions as an open structure that connects visitors with the surrounding landscape. Featuring light, thin, and metallic surfaces, it allows light to enter and reflects the changing conditions of the sky and vineyard. This outdoor area serves as a shaded patio, providing guests with views that stretch over the vineyards. Visitors can enjoy their wine here, surrounded by natural beauty. The design of the Pavilion draws people to engage with both their drinks and the scenery.

Cellar

In contrast, the Cellar is designed to create a different atmosphere. It offers privacy and seclusion, visually accessible through a prominent skylight from the Pavilion. This skylight serves as the only link to the outside, placing the focus firmly on the wine experience. The interior of the Cellar is intentionally crafted to evoke a sense of mystery, encouraging visitors to immerse themselves in tasting. This separation emphasizes the importance of connection to the wine rather than the surroundings.

Spatial Interaction

The relationship between the Pavilion and the Cellar is essential to the overall experience. The Pavilion invites guests to socialize, while the Cellar prompts quiet reflection. This blend of environments enriches the wine tasting experience, making it both a communal and personal event. The interplay of these spaces reinforces the idea that enjoying wine involves not only the senses but also the surrounding architecture.

The skylight above the Cellar is a thoughtful detail. It allows soft light to illuminate the interior while connecting it subtly to the outside world. This element enhances the architectural experience, reflecting the natural light patterns that shift throughout the day and further linking visitors to the vineyards beyond.

Noticed a mistake?
Highlight the text and click on
Noticed a mistake

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge #8

Mujassam Watan Urban Sculpture Challenge #8

Design iconic urban sculptures for the prestigious Mujassam Watan competition and compete for 50,000 €

50,000 € PRIZE project COMPETITION
Prize 50,000 + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 23 July 2026

Open architecture competitions

  • Closest deadline first
  • Project competitions first
    Selected winning projects have the potential to be constructed
  • Ideas competitions
    Experimental competitions with the focus on pushing the boundaries of creativity
new
Portugal Long Table 
Restaurant

Design a slow-living restaurant in Portugal

project COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Early bird registration deadline 8 July 2026
new
Vancouver 
Tall Challenge

Design the future of Vancouver’s skyline

Building higher downtown ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Early bird registration deadline 15 July 2026
new
The Quiet 
Tower

Design an observation tower in Latvia

project COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Early bird registration deadline 22 July 2026
Mujassam Watan 
Urban Sculpture Challenge #8

Design iconic urban sculptures for the prestigious Mujassam Watan competition and compete for 50,000 €

50,000 € PRIZE project COMPETITION
Prize 50,000 + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 23 July 2026
new
New York High Falls 
Riverfront Market

Design a New Riverfront Market in Rochester, New York

ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Early bird registration deadline 29 July 2026
new
Valli Wine 
Tasting Room

Design a wine tasting room in Italy

project COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Early bird registration deadline 30 July 2026
Pavilion Atlas 2026

Design a story of your country

ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 16 September 2026

Recurring architecture competitions

Museum of 
Emotions

Use architecture to create different emotional states

Edition #8 ideas COMPETITION SILENT CONTEST For this competition, NO DESCRIPTION TEXT is allowed. The architecture ideas must be communicated strictly with visuals.
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 18 June 2026
new
Kinderspace

Design a kindergarten of tomorrow

Architecture for Children’s Development #4 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Early bird registration deadline 18 June 2026
Re:Form - 
New Life 
for Old Spaces

Choose a site—used, abandoned, or forgotten—anywhere in the world, and give it a new purpose

Edition #3 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 2 July 2026
Buildner's Unbuilt Award 2026

Celebrating your unbuilt architecture visions with a €100,000 prize

100,000€ Prize / 2026 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 €
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 9 July 2026
Underbridge #2

Design housing in underutilized bridge spaces

Affordable Housing Edition #20 ideas COMPETITION
Prize Monetary award
Eligibility Open to all
Advance registration deadline 16 July 2026
MICROHOME 2026

Design a new concept of small-scale home and share a prize fund of 100,000€

100,000 € Prize Fund / Kingpsan Edition #11 ideas COMPETITION
Prize 100,000 €
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 30 September 2026

Media, partners and clients

To view this project in detail,
please log in with your
Architects’ Network Plus account.
Subscription instantly unlocks all the architecture projects plus other member-only benefits:
  • Access the 17,725 Concept Library
  • Professional tools including file transfer, email, portfolio management, and more
Register now
Already a member? Log in

This website uses cookies to improve user experience and gather usage statistics.

More information is available in our Privacy & Cookie policy