Kolby Winery / ORA | ArchDaily

Given the recent transformation of the entire area, major modifications or demolitions were not feasible. However, the existing buildings and operational connections needed to be revitalized to meet the winery’s current needs. The main challenge of this project was to unify the individual buildings, spaces and moments into a cohesive whole.

About. We chose to wrap the individual extensions with a curtain wall constructed from acacia slats. The façade consists of two layers: a sparse outer trellis, which serves as support for climbing plants, and a dense inner lattice, which sometimes slides lazily down to create benches. Where these layers intersect, the acacia trellis provides shade for wine tasting. Locally sourced acacia, renowned for its durability, was selected as the ideal wood species, ensuring the longevity of the structure.

Deposit. The wine bottle warehouse is the most important architectural addition to the complex. This precast concrete utilitarian building is partially submerged in the ground, and the earth piled up during excavation is strategically placed throughout the room, visually reducing its volume. The concrete is tinted an earthy tone. A double-skin vegetated façade provides shade to the concrete structure, improving thermal stability. Photovoltaic panels on the roofs contribute to the sustainability of the winery.

Wine bar. The wine cellar occupies the historic winery building and connects directly to the extensive cellars below. Instead of a traditional bar, we designed a huge tasting table in the center of the space, encouraging visitors to stand and participate in discussions while tasting wines. A standout feature of the interior is the burgundy cement tiles with a wavy pattern, custom designed for this space. Aside from the wine cellar and the design modifications it required, the only other alteration was repainting the old building in a sober tone with a vivid texture.

Location. Located on the outskirts of the village, next to the Pouzdřanská steppe, we designed a representative paved courtyard in front of the village. This space serves the needs of the wine bar and has capacity for various public events. A distinctive steel beam structure already occupied the space, which we decided to preserve and incorporate. We covered it with acacia slats to integrate it perfectly into the general design, taking advantage of the shade it provides.