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Vaulted Spaces Framing Mountain Views in a Lush Landscape Retreat

Authors:
Arturo Acosta, Diego Belden
Vaulted Spaces Framing Mountain Views in a Lush Landscape Retreat
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Vaulted structures create intimate spaces that frame mountainous views while offering guests a private retreat connected to lush gardens and a shared landscape for tasting experiences.
5 key facts about this project
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Unique vaulted forms create intimate communal and private spaces.
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Landscaped gardens include fruit trees and vines, enhancing guest experience.
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Private terraces in suites offer direct views of the surrounding mountains.
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The layout allows for versatile hosting of tastings and small events.
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Independent access for services ensures privacy for guests and visitors.

The Tili Wine Guest House is a well-considered design that offers a peaceful environment, carefully integrated with its beautiful surroundings. Set in a picturesque location, the layout consists of two buildings that perform public and private functions. This separation efficiently organizes the space, ensuring that both guests and visitors have distinct areas designed for their needs.

Public Building

The public building contains vital facilities such as a lobby, administrative offices, bathrooms, and a cellar for storing barrels and bottles. Dining areas are designated for tastings and social gatherings, along with essential service spaces like a kitchen, laundry, and storage. This thoughtful design allows for tastings and events to occur without disrupting the peaceful atmosphere of the guest accommodations.

Private Suites

The private building is designed with six suites, each offering a comfortable space for guests. Each suite includes a kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, and a private terrace. This layout emphasizes personal comfort while providing guests with necessary amenities in a tranquil setting. The suites create an inviting atmosphere, encouraging relaxation and privacy within the broader context of the guest house.

Landscaped Areas

Between the two buildings lies a landscaped area that enhances the overall design. This open space features a swimming pool, seating options under a pergola, and gardens filled with vines and fruit trees. These elements not only improve the visual appeal of the property but also frame views from the interiors, allowing nature to be a part of the experience. The main windows face northeast, capturing the scenic mountains in the backdrop and connecting indoor areas with the landscape.

Architectural Character

The design features vaults throughout both buildings, contributing to its architectural identity. These vaulted forms create a cozy atmosphere while aiding circulation within the public building, where smaller vaults intersect in a southwest-northwest direction. This arrangement facilitates movement while referencing historical architecture, such as the Basilica of San Francesco d'Assisi complex.

The combination of vaulted structures and inviting landscapes creates a unique environment. The design fosters an appreciated relationship between the indoor and outdoor experiences, allowing guests to enjoy nature and community within a refined setting.

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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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