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Timber Roof Frame Enhances Vineyard Views in Sustainable Tasting Space

Authors:
George Haecker, Ao* The architectural offices
Timber Roof Frame Enhances Vineyard Views in Sustainable Tasting Space

Project in-detail

The heavy timber roof frame and stucco facade create a robust yet inviting structure that merges with the vineyard landscape, offering an engaging tasting experience for visitors.
5 key facts about this project
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Heavy timber roof frame reinforces rural architectural heritage.
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Stucco facade enhances integration with local vineyard structures.
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Large roof overhangs provide effective sun shading for visitor comfort.
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Frameless glass folding walls create an unobstructed connection to the terrace.
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Rough stone flooring adds a tactile element linked to the landscape.

The Monte D'Oiro Wine Tasting Room is located in a beautiful vineyard, designed to function as a welcoming space for wine tasting and visitor interaction. The design concept takes inspiration from traditional agricultural architecture. A heavy wood timber roof frame is a key feature, creating a strong visual impact while echoing the forms found in rural farm buildings.

Roof Structure and Facade Design

The roof structure includes a reinforced timber grid on the main facade, supported by sturdy columns on the terrace side. This design enhances stability and allows for plenty of natural light to fill the interior. The play of light and shadow within the space adds depth to the visitor experience, making it an inviting environment for enjoying wines.

Material Selection

The walls of the building are finished in stucco, a material that connects the Wine Tasting Room to its surroundings and aligns it with nearby vineyard structures. This choice supports a cohesive look. Rough stone flooring introduces a tactile quality, while clear glass frameless folding walls open up the interior to the outdoor terraces, promoting a smooth transition between spaces.

Sustainability Features

The design includes sustainable elements, such as a green roof that helps with insulation and promotes ecological health. High R-value exterior walls improve the building's thermal efficiency, and large roof beam overhangs provide shading, enhancing comfort for visitors. These features show a focus on energy efficiency while maintaining aesthetic considerations.

Spatial Organization

The layout is straightforward, allowing easy movement from the farm courtyard to the tasting room and out to the terrace. This arrangement helps to create an immersive experience, as visitors enjoy unobstructed views of the vineyard landscape. Details like wood and stone in the cabinetry and bar enhance the experience, reflecting a connection to the agricultural context and emphasizing quality craftsmanship.

The design encourages visitors to engage with the wine and the land in a thoughtful way. Every element works together to create not just a functional space but an experience that resonates with the surrounding vineyard environment. It invites exploration and appreciation of both the wines and the architecture itself.

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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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