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Stone-Base Structure With Glass Walls Enhancing Vineyard Connections

Authors:
Laszlo Belkovits, Attila Batári, Ágnes Varga, Gergő Bauer
Stone-Base Structure With Glass Walls Enhancing Vineyard Connections

Project in-detail

A stone base with expansive glass walls engages the surrounding vineyard landscape while providing a versatile space for wine tasting.
5 key facts about this project
01
Recessed design enhances intimacy with the vineyard.
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Glass walls maximize light and views of surrounding landscape.
03
Unique table shape promotes flexible social interaction.
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Open-air staircase serves as a meditation space.
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Natural ventilation is achieved through strategic airflow.

The design is located in a scenic vineyard area, where it serves to enhance the experience of wine tasting. The concept focuses on integrating the building with the landscape while ensuring that views of the vineyards remain clear. This approach emphasizes the natural characteristics of the site and allows for a meaningful connection to the environment.

Integration with Landscape

The building is carefully set into the ground, making it blend more harmoniously with the surrounding hills and the natural light. By lowering the structure, the design creates a close relationship with the vineyard, promoting a feeling of connection with the land. A glass wall acts as a link between the inside and outside, maximizing the daylight that enters the space and creating a smooth transition from the interior to the exterior.

Materiality and Aesthetic

The base of the structure is made from stone, which comes from local sources and reflects traditional building methods. This choice helps establish a sturdy foundation while connecting to the regional landscape. Meanwhile, lighter materials are used for other parts of the design, adding comfort and a friendly feel. The mix of materials results in a design that is both functional and maintains a sense of place.

Spatial Organization

An open staircase leads to a shaded area that visually separates the tasting room from the surrounding landscape. This setup creates spaces for quiet reflection on the roof while also accommodating larger gatherings. The tasting room itself is adaptable, with large openings that allow for fresh air and a smooth flow between the indoors and outdoors.

Interior Details

The interior is designed to encourage social interaction. A specially shaped table takes center stage in the tasting room, moving away from conventional shapes to allow for flexible use. Above, a lighting fixture shaped like grapes adds to the atmosphere. Recessed compartments in the walls display wine bottles, providing both practicality and elegance.

Sunlight filters through the staircase, creating natural ventilation that enhances the comfort of the tasting room. The clever use of light and airflow deepens the relationship between the space and its environment, inviting visitors to connect with the vineyard and immerse themselves in the winemaking experience.

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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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Prize 100,000 € + Potential realisation
Eligibility Open to all
Final registration deadline 25 September 2025

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