Shilda

Status: Concept
Function: Winery
GFA: 2,000 m²
Location: Kakheti, Georgia
Budget: N/A

ARCHITECTURE

Located in the heart of Kakheti, Georgia, the Shilda Winery is quite literally embedded within the landscape of the vineyards, making it barely noticeable from a birds eye view. At the core of the vineyard, the building forms a stream of curved beams that host several activities: wine tasting, wine storing, and wine knowledge sharing. This design is a considered response to the region’s environmental factors, utilizing the thermal mass of the soil to maintain stable internal temperatures while orienting the primary glazed facades toward the north to avoid direct solar gain. By minimizing energy waste and blending into its agricultural context, the winery acts as a functional extension of the ecosystem.

CONCEPT

The concept for the Shilda Winery is centered on the idea of architectural integration, where the building acts as a literal extension of the earth rather than a separate structure. By following the precise grid of the vineyard, the design mimics the rhythm of the planting rows, allowing the architecture to disappear into the landscape of Kakheti. This “invisible” approach is deeply rooted in the environmental needs of winemaking, using the heavy soil to naturally regulate temperatures and protect the wine as it ages.

FACADE DETAILS

The façade of the Shilda Winery is defined by a series of rhythmic, curved steel beams that mimic the precise spacing of the vineyard rows above. Large, high-performance glass panels fill the gaps between the beams, oriented primarily toward the north to bring in soft, indirect light without heating up the space. By using the exposed earth and soil as a natural boundary, the façade blends into the ground, focusing on natural temperature control to keep the wine at its best, while the dark metal and glass give it a sharp, modern edge.

3D MODEL

This architectural integration of the Shilda Winery, showing how the building emerges as a literal extension of the Kakheti landscape.

ARCHITECTURE

CONCEPT

FACADE DETAILS

3D MODEL

DIAGRAM

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