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Nine Suns Winery
Nine Suns Winery
Saint Helena, CA, United States
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Nine Suns Winery
Saint Helena, CA, United States
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2016
SIZE
10,000 sqft - 25,000 sqft
DESIGN INTENT
Set atop Pritchard Hill, which holds some of the most esteemed vineyards in the Napa Valley, this project is a quiet marriage of East and West. Designed to reflect Pritchard Hill’s unique terroir and minimize the impact on views from the valley floor, the subtle architecture also tells the story of the Nine Suns brand, steeped in an ancient Chinese legend from the owners’ heritage.
DESIGN SOLUTION
To avoid disturbing any vines, the production winery, hospitality building, tasting terrace and caves are all built on the footprint of the site’s existing residence.
The winery’s long, low profile mimics the horizontality of the mountaintop, and its dark charcoal color minimize its presence when seen from afar. The production facility is sunken below grade, decreasing its visual impact and creating direct access to the caves. A living roof steps down to ground level, blurring the line between structure and landscape and providing passive cooling. Banks of clerestory windows bring natural light into the buildings, and lighten the long horizontal facades. A 30-kilowatt solar energy system provides 100% of the energy needed during non-harvest operation, allowing this substantial winery to tread lightly on the land.
The sheltered terrace invites visitors to enjoy panoramic views that stretch across the SF Bay area to Mr. Diablo, while offering protection from the heat and wind. A reflecting pool enhances the valley view and a second water feature brings the sound of water into the patio.
The buildings’ deep charcoal color, along with the basalt plinth and low walls, reflect the rock atop Pritchard Hill which, when broken, displays a dark grey interior. Curved elements throughout the design - the curve of the caves, wine library, nine pools of light illuminating the cave floor, and the circular terrace - are a subtle reference to the owner’s Chinese heritage and the legend of the Nine Suns.
Set atop Pritchard Hill, which holds some of the most esteemed vineyards in the Napa Valley, this project is a quiet marriage of East and West. Designed to reflect Pritchard Hill’s unique terroir and minimize the impact on views from the valley floor, the subtle architecture also tells the story of the Nine Suns brand, steeped in an ancient Chinese legend from the owners’ heritage.
DESIGN SOLUTION
To avoid disturbing any vines, the production winery, hospitality building, tasting terrace and caves are all built on the footprint of the site’s existing residence.
The winery’s long, low profile mimics the horizontality of the mountaintop, and its dark charcoal color minimize its presence when seen from afar. The production facility is sunken below grade, decreasing its visual impact and creating direct access to the caves. A living roof steps down to ground level, blurring the line between structure and landscape and providing passive cooling. Banks of clerestory windows bring natural light into the buildings, and lighten the long horizontal facades. A 30-kilowatt solar energy system provides 100% of the energy needed during non-harvest operation, allowing this substantial winery to tread lightly on the land.
The sheltered terrace invites visitors to enjoy panoramic views that stretch across the SF Bay area to Mr. Diablo, while offering protection from the heat and wind. A reflecting pool enhances the valley view and a second water feature brings the sound of water into the patio.
The buildings’ deep charcoal color, along with the basalt plinth and low walls, reflect the rock atop Pritchard Hill which, when broken, displays a dark grey interior. Curved elements throughout the design - the curve of the caves, wine library, nine pools of light illuminating the cave floor, and the circular terrace - are a subtle reference to the owner’s Chinese heritage and the legend of the Nine Suns.
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