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Serene Retreat with Natural Stone and Private Pools Overlooking Vineyards

Author:
Dessislava Vassileva
Serene Retreat with Natural Stone and Private Pools Overlooking Vineyards

Project in-detail

Natural stone and private terrace pools define a tranquil environment where guests can immerse themselves in vineyard views while enjoying modern hospitality amenities.
5 key facts about this project
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Natural stone walls enhance the hotel's integration with the vineyard landscape.
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Each guest room features a unique private terrace pool for enhanced privacy.
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The event hall boasts an extensive rooftop terrace with vineyard views and a mini golf course.
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Construction includes sustainable materials like wood and stone for a natural aesthetic.
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Office spaces offer flexible conference rooms with movable partitions for versatility.

The Monte D'Oiro Wine Hotel is situated in a landscape of vineyards, offering a combination of relaxation and modern comfort for its visitors. The design focuses on blending with the natural environment, creating spaces that foster peace and enjoyment. Each feature of the hotel is crafted to provide an engaging experience, from the diverse accommodations to the variety of amenities available.

Room Configuration

The hotel includes different types of rooms, such as Double Standard, Double Superior, Standard Suite, Superior Suite, Single Room, Studio, Twin Room, and Master Suite. Each room is equipped with essential utilities and has a private terrace pool, providing guests a space to unwind. This arrangement allows for a personalized stay, catering to various preferences and needs.

Recreational Facilities

Central to the hotel’s offerings are its swimming pools. In-ground pools are available on the first and second floors, while the top level presents an infinity pool. These options enhance the guest experience, allowing for relaxation and recreation in a natural setting that aligns with the hotel’s focus on tranquility.

Event and Dining Spaces

The event hall can accommodate a minimum of 310 guests, suitable for conferences and seminars. It features a large terrace with views of the vineyards, adding to the appeal for gatherings. This multifunctional space promotes flexibility for different events and includes easy access to the kitchen, improving service during busy occasions. Above the kitchen, a two-story restaurant offers dining spaces with terraces on both levels, allowing guests to enjoy meals with scenic vistas.

SPA Center and Office Facilities

The tallest structure on the property is the SPA center, which includes office and conference rooms that provide sweeping views of the vineyards. This setup offers an enriching environment for work, balancing productivity with the beauty of the surroundings. The office area is composed of six conference rooms, five equipped with mobile partition walls, giving flexibility for various meeting sizes.

The use of wood and stone throughout the hotel establishes a feeling of warmth and connection to nature. These materials contribute to a calming atmosphere, enhancing the experience of being in such a picturesque location.

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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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