Wineries are for learning, socializing, being entertained. They should be beautiful, artistic and most of all worth repeat visits. A winery can host tastings, lectures, cooking demonstrations, organic gardening, tours, bocce tournaments, weddings, parties, anniversaries…
Our goal is to create a unique look and feel, a sense of place, a unique brand that dovetails with what they make and what they do. We start with ideas, goals, thoughts of what would be really fun to experience. Then add nuts and bolds: define circulation from place to place, sketch in utility areas for smooth functioning, map out the size and relation of event spaces, tasting areas, parking and whatever else needs to happen for the venue to be wonderful and memorable. Then go back and reevaluate, talk to everyone involved to make things not only beautiful, but functional too.
Perspective views
One client wanted the full treatment, perspective views showing proposed materials, features and views from one space to another.
The other winery is still in the master planning stage, and in any case will likely not move into perspective drawings because most buildings are either built or have already been modeled by their architect.
Master plans
Everything starts with a master plan. This is where the relations of use areas to each other can be shown, circulation patterns delineated and multiple use areas bubbled in, then designed.
One plan starts from existing structures, growing in new features somewhat organically so they fit in with what’s already there. It’s a bit eclectic, but that brings character, too.
The other started from bare earth, so there’s a much tighter integration between the buildings and the new landscape, everything done with harmonious style.