This project, set on a 11-hectare property, is driven by the family’s desire to create a new home focused on tranquility, a deep connection to nature, and craftsmanship. The design is anchored by the family house, located in the private part of the property, offering seclusion and privacy while taking full advantage of the views and surrounding landscape. This home is a space for the family to live, socialize, and engage with nature, with proximity to gardening and vegetable growing areas. The house’s architecture, as well as all other buildings on the property, uses wood sourced directly from the property’s forest, making the forest a central element and primary material provider for the project.
The public areas of the property consist of several multifunctional spaces that blend into the landscape. The barn serves as a hub for craftsmanship, with a focus on wood milling, storage, and tools, along with spaces that can be rented by guest craftsmen. It is envisioned as a place of creativity and utility, supporting various activities, including those tied to the property’s vineyard and cider production. The guest house, located near the public zone, accommodates up to 20 guests in a thoughtfully designed space that maintains privacy while fostering communal interactions.
In addition to these, a farmer’s market space is planned next to the road, featuring light wooden structures and pergolas. This area will provide a simple, open space for local producers and market activities, with resting areas under the shade of a majestic old tree, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The tree houses, scattered throughout the forest, offer a unique and immersive experience for guests, allowing them to live in close proximity to nature without disturbing the environment.
At the heart of this master plan is the vision of creating a harmonious balance between the built environment and the natural landscape, with wood from the forest playing a central role in both the construction and the character of each building. The project is a thoughtful blend of private family life and public engagement, all deeply connected to the land through its materiality and focus on nature.
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family house
This project presents an opportunity to explore a meaningful dialogue between architecture and the landscape. The design draws from the site itself, with wood sourced from the forest on the land to be used for the structure, cladding, and roofing. The house, covering 335 square meters, consists of four simple modules, uniform in width and structure. While these modules are inherently rigid in form, their playful arrangement in the landscape creates a balance between order and spontaneity. Located on the private part of the property, the house and its surroundings take full advantage of the views and natural landscape, allowing the family to enjoy the environment without being exposed or disrupted by the public areas of the property. The placement ensures a sense of privacy for the family while fostering opportunities for social interaction and engagement with the surrounding environment, including proximity to gardening and vegetable-growing areas. This project is not just about building a home but about shaping a space that reflects a conscious connection to place and material.
guest house
Located on the more publicly accessible part of the property, the guest house offers 400 square meters of carefully designed living space. The layout distinctly separates private areas (bedrooms) from social spaces, ensuring both communal interaction and personal privacy. Accommodating up to 20 guests, the house includes five bedrooms, with loft spaces ingeniously utilized to expand capacity. Like the family home, the guest house follows the same architectural language, but with a variation in how the materials—sourced from the property’s own wood—are used. This subtle shift creates a unique atmosphere, while still ensuring that the buildings feel cohesive and deeply connected to the landscape
barn
The barn is located on the publicly accessible part of the property and is conceived as a multifunctional hub that centers on craftsmanship, with wood serving as both the primary material and thematic focus. This building not only accommodates milling, wood storage, and equipment but also introduces a dynamic element through its flexible design, offering rentable space for guest craftsmen to work and collaborate. Blending utility with creativity, the barn supports a variety of activities tied to the property, including functions related to the winery. Architecturally, it follows the same language as the family house and guest house, maintaining a cohesive aesthetic that connects all structures to the landscape and to each other. This space becomes more than a storage facility—it is a place where craft, community, and function meet.
tree houses
We propose a series of small, elevated tree houses spread throughout the forest, which is one of the defining features of the property. Rather than being built directly on the trees, these structures would stand beside them, allowing the trees to serve as natural companions to the man-made forms. The trees become neighbors, offering a sense of support and presence, seamlessly integrating into the overall experience. These tree houses offer a unique opportunity to inhabit the forest without disturbing it, creating a harmonious balance between architecture and nature
market / courtyard
On the public side of the property, adjacent to the road, we’ve designated a space for a farmer’s market, featuring an open and airy design. Light wooden structures create an inviting, unpretentious setting for market stands, with the potential to serve as a hub for local producers. The proximity and visual connection to the wine and cider production areas spark curiosity and invite exploration. Light wooden pergolas frame a courtyard with spaces for lunches, seating, and resting. At the heart of this space stands an old, majestic tree, anchoring the design and adding a natural sense of continuity to the landscape