Located in the mountainous region of Armenia, this winery building emphasizes the seamless fusion of architecture and landscape. Situated on a sprawling natural plateau filled with vineyards, atop a mountain range, the structure is ingeniously cut into the topography to significantly reduce its visual impact on the dramatic scenery while also providing optimal, naturally regulated temperature conditions for the production and storage of wine. This architectural endeavor offers visitors an immersive experience where architecture, landscape, and viticulture meet in seamless harmony.
Based on the principle of a gravitational winery, the production process begins at the upper level and gradually descends through the building, moving from grape intake to fermentation facilities and ultimately to barrel storage at the lowest level. The visitor experience follows the same vertical logic. Entry is located at the top level, where a descending stair leads to the reception area positioned on the upper floor. From there, the circulation path gently follows the journey of the wine: first to the tasting level, then further down to the dining area adjacent to the fermentation hall. The sequence culminates in outdoor seating and a small amphitheater oriented toward the horizon. Each level opens onto its own terrace, and together these interconnected terraces form a continuous, inhabitable artificial topography — the accessible roofscape of the building.