In this project, our main intention was to reinterpret and highlight the original typology of the basement, which historically served a dual function: as a wine storage area and as a tasting and dining space. The architectural approach was guided by respect for the existing structure and materiality, aiming to preserve the authenticity and historical character of the place.
The stone masonry was left exposed, acting as a vessel of memory and a tangible expression of locality, while selected existing furniture such as the dining table and the circular table in the antechamber were reintegrated into the new design narrative. The base of the circular table, which had deteriorated over time, was replaced with a natural stone sourced from the site itself, reinforcing the dialogue between the interior space and its surrounding landscape.
Special attention was given to the structural reinforcement of the basement, where the columns were clad with wooden panels that transform into integrated shelving and wine storage areas. The floor was finished with polished cement mortar (patiti tsimentokonia), creating a continuous texture and a sense of understated solidity throughout the space.
At the openings, corten steel was applied to the reveals, establishing a refined contrast between the metal and the warm, tactile quality of the exposed stone within.