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Red Tiles and Decorative Vines in Vineyard Hotel Design

Authors:
Manoochehr Azizi, Najva Nazarpour, Bahram Azizi
Red Tiles and Decorative Vines in Vineyard Hotel Design

Project in-detail

Decorative vines drape over balconies while red tiles blend with the landscape, creating a sustainable hotel that immerses guests in the beauty of the surrounding vineyard.
5 key facts about this project
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Decorative vines provide passive shading for guest balconies.
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Red tiles along the facade reflect local architectural tradition.
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All rooms offer unobstructed views of the vineyard landscape.
04
Private Jacuzzis enhance the luxury of each accommodation.
05
Water management systems recycle graywater for sustainability.

The hotel is set within a beautiful vineyard, combining the natural environment with a contemporary design that promotes a pleasant visitor experience. The overall concept focuses on sustainability and a connection to the landscape. Features like decorative vines on trellises are used for shading balconies, helping to lower reliance on mechanical cooling, while also drawing guests closer to the surrounding scenery.

General Design Elements

The building's facade is marked by red tiles on the roof and southern elevation. This choice reflects the local architectural style and creates a cohesive look that fits well with the surrounding area. The colors and textures used enhance the visual appeal without overpowering the landscape.

Shading and Energy Efficiency

Shading strategies are thoughtfully incorporated into the design to manage sunlight throughout the year. By following Passive House guidelines, the hotel emphasizes energy efficiency through excellent thermal insulation and effective ventilation methods. These features help maintain a comfortable indoor environment and reduce energy use.

Water Conservation Strategies

Water efficiency is a key focus in the design of the hotel. To reduce the need for potable water and limit wastewater generation, multiple sustainable measures are implemented. These include water-saving fixtures, systems for harvesting rainwater, and the recycling of graywater. Such choices demonstrate a commitment to responsible resource management.

Guest Experience and Accessibility

Rooms are designed to provide unobstructed views of the vineyard, allowing guests to fully appreciate the natural landscape. Each accommodation features private Jacuzzis and balconies for added comfort. Accessibility is a priority here as well, with convenient vertical circulation that includes elevators, ensuring smooth movement between different levels of the hotel.

Guests can soak in the quiet beauty of the surroundings while enjoying the well-thought-out details of their accommodations, where comfort meets the charm of the vineyard 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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Design a new small-scale home concept in the 10th edition of MICROHOME — 100,000 € prize + construction

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Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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