New winery for Alton Wines in Walla Walla, Washington by GO'C designs
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Project name: Alton Wines
Architecture firm: GO’C
Location: Walla Walla, Washington, USA
Photography: Kevin Scott
Principal architect:
Design team: Jon Gentry, AIA. Aimée O’Carroll, ARB. Yuchen Qiu. Ashley Skidmore
Collaborators:
Interior design: GO’C
Built area:
Site area: 7950 ft²
Design year:
Completion year: 2020
Civil engineer: Knutzen Engineering
Structural engineer: J Welch Engineering
Environmental & MEP:
Landscape:
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Tools used:
Construction: Mountain States Construction
Material: Concrete, glass, steel, wood
Budget:
Client:
Status: Built
Typology: Winery
GO’C: Inhabiting a wave-like landform just outside Walla Walla, Alton Wines nestles itself into an existing cove that is formed by the surrounding vineyards. A long drive from the county road traces the existing vineyards which are carved into the natural terrain. The site itself is an untouched pocket amongst farm land. Deemed ‘unfarmable’ due to the soil makeup and location in the crook of the vineyards, the owner and farmer of the land had been waiting for the right opportunity to build something special. A design that is sensitive to the natural landscape was welcomed.
Focusing on the surrounding views, the architecture acts as a frame bringing the landscape closer into focus and a part of one's immediate experience. Upon arrival visitors to the winery are guided due south, on axis with the arbor leading to the Tasting Room and Wine Garden which orient East/West across the site. This dramatic approach captures and accentuates the view of the Blue Mountains seen through the terrace between the two buildings. The site offers stunning views to the south which are maximized as the building opens up to the fields beyond.
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Project name: Alton Wines
Architecture firm: GO’C
Location: Walla Walla, Washington, USA
Photography: Kevin Scott
Principal architect:
Design team: Jon Gentry, AIA. Aimée O’Carroll, ARB. Yuchen Qiu. Ashley Skidmore
Collaborators:
Interior design: GO’C
Built area:
Site area: 7950 ft²
Design year:
Completion year: 2020
Civil engineer: Knutzen Engineering
Structural engineer: J Welch Engineering
Environmental & MEP:
Landscape:
Lighting:
Supervision:
Visualization:
Tools used:
Construction: Mountain States Construction
Material: Concrete, glass, steel, wood
Budget:
Client:
Status: Built
Typology: Winery
GO’C: Inhabiting a wave-like landform just outside Walla Walla, Alton Wines nestles itself into an existing cove that is formed by the surrounding vineyards. A long drive from the county road traces the existing vineyards which are carved into the natural terrain. The site itself is an untouched pocket amongst farm land. Deemed ‘unfarmable’ due to the soil makeup and location in the crook of the vineyards, the owner and farmer of the land had been waiting for the right opportunity to build something special. A design that is sensitive to the natural landscape was welcomed.
Focusing on the surrounding views, the architecture acts as a frame bringing the landscape closer into focus and a part of one's immediate experience. Upon arrival visitors to the winery are guided due south, on axis with the arbor leading to the Tasting Room and Wine Garden which orient East/West across the site. This dramatic approach captures and accentuates the view of the Blue Mountains seen through the terrace between the two buildings. The site offers stunning views to the south which are maximized as the building opens up to the fields beyond.
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Architectural Diamonds accepts projects from architects and creatives globally. Send us your work and we shall publish it if it’s good enough. By submitting your projects, Architectural Diamonds has the full right to share the materials above on its social media channels. Please make sure to send all images, photos and videos by using these free file-transfer services: Dropbox or Google drive.