This unique production building adds an organic element
to the light and modern hospitality facilities already on
the property. The round footprint responds to its location,
tucked into a natural cove made by hillsides on three
sides. The living roof appears to have been pushed up
from the earth to reveal the veil-like screen of perforated
aluminum that shelters the work pad at the front of the
facility. Inside the screen, a line of tall, dark panels in
voluptuous shapes can be slid across the space, creating
a whimsical entry that is screened from office and winery
activities beyond.
Built to LEED Gold standards and using 3 repurposed
shipping containers as offices, the design expresses the
owners’ commitment to sustainable wine production.
project information
location:
owner:
architect:
general contractor:
civil engineer:
structural engineer:
napa valley, ca
mech. & plumbing:
electrical engineer:
photography:
costa engineers, inc.
crush pad
office/lab
break room/wc
signum architecture
grassi & associates
delta consulting & engineering
bobby vaziri
soule building systems
resa
adrian gregorutti
floor plan
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2
3
plumpjack group
4
5
6
fermentation
barrel rm
work pad
7
portal
6
5
7
4
3
fermentation
2
1
view from entry
living roof with pv array
mesh panel concept development
odette estate winery
This third winery of the Plumpjack group is expected to
produce elegant and feminine wines, which they sought
to reflect in the architecture. The side view of the facility
evokes the sweeping curve of a swan’s wing, inspired by
the Tchaikovsky ballet character Odette.