Subtly Concealed Wineries
Aleš Fiala Designs the Gurdau Winery in the Czech Republic
The Gurdau Winery is one of the Czech Republic's "most important wine-growing sites" and in recent years, the destination has become a popular tourist attraction. The establishment is located just outside the village of Kurdějov. To get the architecture up to speed with the influx of guests and the ever-demanding industry, local practice Aleš Fiala designed a stunning addition to the Gurdau Winery building—"a sweeping and sloping grass-topped concrete roof" that extends over the winery to conceal the structure but also integrate it better into the surrounding landscape. Thus, the new and improved Gurdau Winery builds "connections between man, wine, and landscape," adding another strong dimension to the wine-tasting experience. The architecture is truly stunning.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Winery Design - Designing wineries to integrate well into the surrounding landscape and utilize sustainable materials.
2. Wine Tourism - Developing wine-growing sites into popular tourist attractions by creating unique and visually appealing experiences.
3. Innovative Winery Architecture - Leveraging architecture to build connections between man, wine, and landscape and elevate the wine-tasting experience.
Industry Implications
1. Wine Production - Utilizing sustainable materials and blending innovative architecture to create wineries that coexist seamlessly with the surrounding environment.
2. Tourism - Developing unique and appealing wine-tasting experiences within stunning winery architecture to create popular tourist destinations.
3. Architecture and Design - Designing buildings that interact effectively with the surrounding environment while still maintaining functionality within the industry.