MONTE D’OIRO WINE PAVILION
SUMMARY
Monte d’Oiro Dining Pavilion
DATE
02.2020 - 07.2020
LOCATION
Monte d’Oiro, Portugal
TEAM
Zechariah Fung
Nick Giambanco
TYPE
Bee Breeders Competition - Entry
The Portuguese landscape at the Quinta da Monte d’Oiro is home to the Mediterranean climate and Atlantic influence whose identity is grounded by its locale characteristics of earthy minerals, hot summers, and rolling hills. A mixing of cultures gave birth to centuries old craftsmanship, process, and rigor found in wine making and construction. The traditions and craft of wine making at the Quinta Monte d’Oiro are perennial and romantically sensorial in nature but as the world and notably the hospitality
CONTEXT
and food industries have been disturbed by the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic (project submitted in July of 2020). In response, to knowledge that viral spread is significantly less outdoors and lessened indoors with use of enhanced ventilation, the project seeks to "open" to the outdoors as much as possible. This also aligns with Mediterranean traditions in such a temperate climate; air conditioning is a 60-year old invention in an place with traditions spanning thousands of years.
The Pavilhão à Beira da Colima (Pavilion at the edge of the hill) for the Quinta Monte d’Oiro is situated at the edge of the complex, overlooking the wide expanse of the vineyards. The pavilion takes advantage of the incredible view by creating a entry threshold to slowly reveal the views against the existing loading dock and storehouse behind, two uninspiring industrial
SITE
structures that currently form the edge of the property. The pavilion acts as a hinge on the edge of the hill where food and wine tasting occur in a series of unique spaces based upon the group’s size. The hinge on the hill allows for views outward but also focuses inward as a series of courtyards and rooms.
Overall Site Plan
Laminated beams substituted for traditional heavy timber, and steel plate framed windows accentuate the natural materials. Traditional agricultural elements such as large barn doors and colorful tile celebrate the past while looking forwards.
CONSTRUCTION
Exploded Axon
Elevations
The pavilion reimagines the vernacular material and form of the winery and locale. Structural stone walls, large wooden doors, hand plastered walls and terracotta tiles in traditional methods and arrangements form tie this project to the Quinta Monte d’Oiro.
GALLERY
