Overstory II
Inclusive Ecosystem
Cape Town, South Africa
UNI.XYZ Modern Winery Design Competition, 1st Place
Independent Project, Summer 2020
Collaborator: Zhicheng Xu
How can the winery act as an extension of the viticultural landscape?
A winery of the future must be thought of in terms of openness, sustainability, public engagement, and sensibility toward nature and culture. Solid boxes with a single production program are probably wineries of the past. To build in Kayamandi, a biosphere reserve with limited water resources, a new winery is charged to mitigate environmental conflicts resulted from agricultural activities.
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Aerial View
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South Elevation
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Site Axon: Under One Roof
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