Kolby Winery

The site consisted of a historic building with extensive cellars and a modern extension dating back to the 2016. Our task was to add an additional layer, incorporating wine bottle warehouse and a wine bar for visitors. Given the recent transformation of the entire area, extensive modifications or demolitions were not feasible. However, it was neccessary to revitalise the existing buildings and operational connections to meet the current needs of the winery. The primary challenge of this project was to unify the individual buildings, spaces, and moments into a cohesive whole. The wine bottle warehouse is the most significant architectural addition to the complex. This utilitarian precast concrete building is partially submerged into the ground, and the earth piled up from excavation is strategically placed alongside the hall, visually reducing its volume. The concrete is tinted with an earthy hue.