cumulus studio designs ‘stoney rise cellar door’ in tamar valley, tasmania

with easy architectural gestures and a design that places customer expertise first, cumulus studio has accomplished the ‘stoney rise cellar door’ in tamar valley, a wine-producing area of tasmania. positioned within the rural group of gravelly seashore, and inside the present stoney rise winery, the brand new construction replaces the unique cellar door on the consumer’s property.

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cumulus studio labored intently with the consumer to ascertain the principle targets of the venture. the architects and stoney rise resolved to maintain the constructing footprint to a minimal and make the most of high-quality supplies. the ultimate program and format are formed by the temporary for a cellar door that may very well be staffed by one particular person whereas nonetheless guaranteeing a novel expertise for curious wine lovers. it was additionally essential for the constructing to have the ability to host a wide range of capabilities, from each day visits and wine tastings to dinner events and social gatherings.

the arrival sequence was fastidiously thought out by cumulus studio. when driving as much as the cellar door website, company are greeted by a low-lying constructing, articulated by angular partitions, that adjustments in character relying on which course you view it from. as soon as parked, individuals are guided into the doorway on the quick elevation by a stone path and blade-like partitions clad in untreated noticed gum timber.

as soon as inside, the construction opens up once more to an open plan tasting space, cellar door, out of doors courtyard, and the agricultural panorama past. these areas are characterised by locally-sourced daniel robertson bricks which have been creatively detailed to make charming wine bottle cabinets, plinths and seating areas. mixed with heat burgundy and the silvery wooden outdoors, the fabric palette was chosen to replicate the stoney rise model. emphasis was given to domestically sourced, pure, untreated and long-lasting supplies that can patina and age over time — very similar to a nice wine.