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Lyle, WA, United States
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COR Cellars
Lyle, WA, United States
Project Featured on Oct 26, 2017
SEATTLE, March 31, 2017—Seattle-based GO'C, an architecture studio known for its innovative
work and collaborations with artists and craftsmen, has completed COR Cellars winery located in
the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The 5,200-square-foot space surrounds a protected
exterior courtyard that becomes the heart of the project and welcomes visitors into the new tasting
room.
COR Cellars is located on Old Highway 8 just outside of Lyle, WA in the heart of the Columbia River
Gorge. Within a designated National Scenic Area, the site offers stunning views to the surrounding
carved mountainsides characteristic of the gorge and to the south across the river to Mount Hood. The
project is a large expansion to an existing winery founded in 2004 by owner Luke Bradford.
The Columbia River Gorge pulls steady westerly winds up through the gorge which become a
significant site condition to address while working outside much of the year. Responding to both the
landscape and to Luke’s desire to have some respite from the wind, led to the use of a courtyard (the
heart at the center) as a central organizing system that protects workers and visitors alike from the
sometimes harsh conditions of the natural environment. With large overhangs on the internal sides, the
courtyard becomes a memorable and inviting way for visitors to arrive to the winery and be welcomed
into the new tasting room. The building berms into the hillside along the north while opening up to the
landscape and grand views of Mount Hood at the south. To complete the courtyard on the east end, the
design retains the location of the existing metal farm shed and repurposes this space into the new COR
Cellars bottling facility.
Visitors enter the courtyard between the old shed and the new structure at the same location as the
previous entry, maintaining a familiar connection with the past. The walls of the barrel storage spaces
that flank the courtyard are kept solid, drawing visitors into the tasting room. Large glass bi-fold doors
between the tasting room and courtyard create a direct connection between interior and exterior
spaces. Key views and circulation routes are set up east/west through the building giving visitors
glimpses of the vineyards beyond. Skylights are located above the tasting room bar dropping light
on the main hub of activity. The large masonry fireplace marks the center of the living room and offers
an inviting space for gathering year round. A rooftop terrace offers a unique perspective over the
Columbia River and views out to Mount Hood beyond.
The need for significant square footage added to the existing winery called for a clear concept with
a repetitive structural module that surround the courtyard. A simple yet refined exterior palette with
straightforward detailing and dark earth tones allows the building to rest comfortably in the site.
Inside, the simple palette continues with lighter tones. White-washed walls and the clear coated
hemlock ceilings reflect the natural light that enters the space presenting a welcoming atmosphere. The
southwest corner of the tasting room is designed to feel like a living room, encouraging visitors to relax,
meet new and old friends, and enjoy the beautiful surrounding landscape.
work and collaborations with artists and craftsmen, has completed COR Cellars winery located in
the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. The 5,200-square-foot space surrounds a protected
exterior courtyard that becomes the heart of the project and welcomes visitors into the new tasting
room.
COR Cellars is located on Old Highway 8 just outside of Lyle, WA in the heart of the Columbia River
Gorge. Within a designated National Scenic Area, the site offers stunning views to the surrounding
carved mountainsides characteristic of the gorge and to the south across the river to Mount Hood. The
project is a large expansion to an existing winery founded in 2004 by owner Luke Bradford.
The Columbia River Gorge pulls steady westerly winds up through the gorge which become a
significant site condition to address while working outside much of the year. Responding to both the
landscape and to Luke’s desire to have some respite from the wind, led to the use of a courtyard (the
heart at the center) as a central organizing system that protects workers and visitors alike from the
sometimes harsh conditions of the natural environment. With large overhangs on the internal sides, the
courtyard becomes a memorable and inviting way for visitors to arrive to the winery and be welcomed
into the new tasting room. The building berms into the hillside along the north while opening up to the
landscape and grand views of Mount Hood at the south. To complete the courtyard on the east end, the
design retains the location of the existing metal farm shed and repurposes this space into the new COR
Cellars bottling facility.
Visitors enter the courtyard between the old shed and the new structure at the same location as the
previous entry, maintaining a familiar connection with the past. The walls of the barrel storage spaces
that flank the courtyard are kept solid, drawing visitors into the tasting room. Large glass bi-fold doors
between the tasting room and courtyard create a direct connection between interior and exterior
spaces. Key views and circulation routes are set up east/west through the building giving visitors
glimpses of the vineyards beyond. Skylights are located above the tasting room bar dropping light
on the main hub of activity. The large masonry fireplace marks the center of the living room and offers
an inviting space for gathering year round. A rooftop terrace offers a unique perspective over the
Columbia River and views out to Mount Hood beyond.
The need for significant square footage added to the existing winery called for a clear concept with
a repetitive structural module that surround the courtyard. A simple yet refined exterior palette with
straightforward detailing and dark earth tones allows the building to rest comfortably in the site.
Inside, the simple palette continues with lighter tones. White-washed walls and the clear coated
hemlock ceilings reflect the natural light that enters the space presenting a welcoming atmosphere. The
southwest corner of the tasting room is designed to feel like a living room, encouraging visitors to relax,
meet new and old friends, and enjoy the beautiful surrounding landscape.
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