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Repurposed Stone and Timber Retreat Embracing Vineyard Harmony

Authors:
Coral Canedo, Ricardo Lichtle
Repurposed Stone and Timber Retreat Embracing Vineyard Harmony

Project in-detail

With its use of repurposed stone and timber, the design harmonizes with the vineyard landscape while offering a retreat for guests to immerse themselves in the local wine culture.
5 key facts about this project
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Utilizes repurposed stone from local historical structures for authenticity.
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Incorporates cross-laminated timber panels for efficient construction and sustainability.
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Features a bent A-frame design that enhances structural integrity and aesthetics.
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Includes stargazing domes to connect guests with the natural environment.
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Integrates landscaped terraces to promote biodiversity and improve microclimate.

The Tili Wine Italy Guest Homes project features a modern design situated in a vineyard region of Italy, successfully blending contemporary architecture with the traditional landscape. The design integrates residential guest accommodations within the natural contours and flora of the vineyard, ensuring that the built environment complements its surroundings. This project not only serves as a retreat for visitors but also acts as a representation of the local wine culture and the importance of sustainable architectural practices.

The primary function of the Tili Wine Guest Homes is to provide guests with an immersive experience in the vineyard setting. The design emphasizes privacy while fostering interaction through shared common areas. Each unit is strategically positioned to maximize views of the surrounding landscape, thereby enhancing the overall experience for visitors. The spatial arrangement encourages exploration while providing accessible pathways that connect individual homes to communal facilities such as a pool, dining areas, and outdoor lounges.

Unique Aspects of the Design

One of the most distinctive elements of the Tili Wine project is its innovative use of local materials. By incorporating repurposed stone from regional historical structures, the design maintains a connection to the local culture while ensuring sustainability. Additionally, the architectural concept employs a combination of concrete and wood, balancing modern durability with natural aesthetics. This dual approach fosters an inviting atmosphere, allowing guests to feel at home amidst the rustic vineyard setting.

The architecture features a tiered layout, with varying floor heights designed to enhance thermal comfort and regulate the internal climate. Roof designs include sloped and domed features that invite natural light while simultaneously creating spaces for stargazing, enabling a deeper connection with the outdoors. The inclusion of landscaped terraces integrates greenery into the structure, promoting biodiversity and improving the microclimate.

Sustainability is a core principle in the Tili Wine Guest Homes. The partially submerged design utilizes thermal mass for energy conservation, allowing for efficient temperature regulation throughout the year. The project employs natural ventilation systems to minimize reliance on mechanical heating and cooling, reinforcing its commitment to environmental responsibility. By merging functional design with eco-friendly practices, the homes provide a model for future architectural endeavors in similar contexts.

To explore more about the Tili Wine project, including detailed architectural plans, sections, and design concepts, readers are encouraged to review the full project presentation to gain deeper insights into its innovative architectural ideas and approaches.

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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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