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Preserving Heritage With Aging Bricks and Wooden Cladding in a Rural Retreat

Authors:
Stefan de Bever, Luca Cecca, Ana Olivia Poenariu, Narindath Maraj
Preserving Heritage With Aging Bricks and Wooden Cladding in a Rural Retreat

Project in-detail

With its timeless aging bricks and warm wooden cladding, the design integrates historical elements from the local landscape to create an inviting retreat for wine enthusiasts seeking tranquility in a rural setting.
5 key facts about this project
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The wine tasting area is housed in a renovated historical building, preserving its original facade.
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Guest houses are designed to be intimate retreats, each with unique views of the surrounding vineyards.
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A communal stage encourages social interaction and blends indoor and outdoor spaces.
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Wooden cladding visually connects the buildings with the natural landscape.
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The site incorporates extensive vineyards, allowing guests to engage in the winemaking process.

The Tili Vini Guest House features a design that connects guests with nature and the Tili family’s winemaking heritage. Located in a beautiful rural area, the project includes three distinct buildings, each serving a specific function while reflecting a design concept grounded in simplicity and harmony.

Building Composition

One of the main structures consists of five guest houses that offer private accommodations designed for couples. Each house is situated thoughtfully within the landscape, ensuring that they integrate well with their surroundings. The proportions and forms of these buildings are inspired by local architectural traditions, promoting a feeling of calm and retreat.

Wine Tasting Area

Next to the guest houses stands a wine tasting area, located within a renovated historical building. The original facade has been preserved, showcasing the rich cultural history of the region. This thoughtful reuse of an existing structure provides visitors with an authentic experience, allowing them to enjoy the area’s winemaking traditions in a setting characterized by the natural beauty of the aging bricks that adorn the walls.

Communal Stage and Courtyard

A communal stage serves as a central gathering space for events and social interactions. This design element creates a connection between inside and outside spaces, encouraging interactions among guests. The courtyard next to this stage offers a welcoming area that facilitates informal gatherings, enhancing the sense of community.

Natural Landscape Integration

The design incorporates expansive vineyards that serve both aesthetic and functional purposes. These vineyards help to create an experiential journey that draws guests through the landscape, delivering a sensory experience as they approach the wine tasting area. Historical ruins found throughout the site add depth to the environment, contributing to a rich sense of history and place.

Large windows in the wine tasting area frame the views of the vineyards, allowing natural light to flood in. This design invites guests to engage with the surroundings while enjoying the wines produced from the local grapes, creating a deeper connection to the space and its heritage.

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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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