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Terracotta Roofs and Wooden Beams Enhancing Vineyard Experiences

Authors:
Francesco maria Fratini, Marco Padovani
Terracotta Roofs and Wooden Beams Enhancing Vineyard Experiences

Project in-detail

With terracotta roofs and wooden beams harmonizing with the surrounding vineyards, the winery creates a structured journey through the winemaking process while providing educational and tasting experiences for visitors.
5 key facts about this project
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The winery incorporates large sliding doors that enhance the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
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Granulated cork is employed for its sustainability and acoustic properties in visitor areas.
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The staircase design serves as both a functional element and a symbolic representation of the winemaking journey.
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The layout strategically guides visitors through a narrative experience from vineyard to tasting room.
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Terracotta roofs complement traditional aesthetics while addressing modern performance standards.

The Monte d'Oiro winery combines the experiences of nature and winemaking, located in a scenic area surrounded by its vineyards. The design focuses on enhancing how visitors engage with this agricultural process. By creating a thoughtful journey from grape growing to wine tasting, the project emphasizes the relationship between the environment and the products of the land.

Conceptual Framework

The design invites visitors to explore a narrative that begins with the vineyards, showcasing the importance of soil and climate in grape cultivation. By leading guests through various stages of the winemaking process, the layout allows them to learn about each aspect of production. It culminates in the Wine and Wine Tasting Room, where visitors can experience the fruits of their journey.

Spatial Organization

Different areas have been designated for specific activities, making it easy for visitors to navigate the space. Outdoor areas provide the opportunity for events that connect people to the landscape. The use of large sliding doors creates an open atmosphere that merges indoor and outdoor experiences, enhancing the connection to the vineyard.

Materiality and Construction

The selection of materials responds to the local environment, with features such as wooden beams, fixed aluminum windows, terracotta roof tiles, granulated cork, and stone tiles. These elements not only fulfill practical needs but also contribute to a cohesive aesthetic that ties the winery to its setting. The materials reflect traditional building practices while considering modern sustainability requirements.

Design Features

A key element is the staircase, which serves as both a functional and symbolic connection between different spaces. This feature encourages exploration and movement within the winery, enriching the overall visitor experience. Natural light enters through carefully positioned openings, illuminating the spaces and enhancing the learning process.

The design concludes with a well-integrated relationship between architecture and landscape. Clear sight lines frame views of the vineyards, allowing visitors to appreciate the connection between the built environment and the land that produces the wine.

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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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