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Pinewood Structures Embracing Vineyards in Sustainable Wine Tasting Experience

Authors:
Michael Hartwig, Ada Dauti, Joaquín Francisco Guerra Ayala, Cansu Agca
Pinewood Structures Embracing Vineyards in Sustainable Wine Tasting Experience

Project in-detail

Constructed with pinewood and enhanced by vine-covered structures, the design integrates seamlessly into the vineyard landscape while facilitating an immersive wine tasting experience.
5 key facts about this project
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Centrally located boutique designed to mimic natural stone wine cellars.
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Pinewood serves as a unifying element throughout the complex.
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Guest houses feature private pools with views of the vineyard.
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Rainwater collection system integrated into the guest house roofs.
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Vine-covered outdoor areas enhance the connection to the landscape.

The design focuses on the theme of wine, showcasing its importance in a region filled with vineyards. Located in this lush environment, the initiative aims to create a complex that supports wine tasting tours and highlights the organic products from Tili Vini. The overall design combines traditional architectural styles with modern technology to improve the visitor experience and engage the local community.

Spatial Configuration

The main building serves as the heart of the complex for wine tasting and selling local products, placed directly along the street to ensure easy access. Surrounding this central structure are five guest houses connected by a shared backyard, which offers access to vineyard fields and functions as a space for community events. The building's roof design draws inspiration from the neighboring hills, guiding the eye toward the boutique and enhancing its relationship with the landscape.

Materiality

A key aspect of the design is the use of pinewood, which connects the guest houses and the boutique visually. This material adds warmth to the structures and provides practical benefits, such as shade over outdoor areas. The presence of grapevine tendrils further emphasizes the harmony between the built environment and the vineyards, fostering a strong link to the local agricultural setting.

Sustainability Measures

Sustainability plays an important role in the design approach. Photovoltaic panels are placed on the southern roof of the boutique, capturing solar energy to enhance energy efficiency. Rainwater collection systems integrated into the guest house roofs help supply water for irrigation and other uses. A heat pump supports temperature control, while passive design features, like effective cross-ventilation and shading from greenery, help improve comfort during warmer months.

Interior Experience

Inside the boutique, the focus is on creating a welcoming space for wine tasting. The design resembles natural stone wine cellars, serving both as a bar and as a display area for local wines and products. Barrel-shaped tables contribute to the thematic approach. Additionally, an underground kitchen allows guests to watch meal preparation through a glass floor, connecting them to the culinary experience.

The arrangement of the guest houses consists of duplex units, each with kitchens and living areas on the lower floors and bedrooms above. Private pools offer views of the vineyards, creating a peaceful setting and enhancing the connection to the surrounding 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.

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