The Salcuta project reimagines a traditional winery as a modern tourism complex, blending wine production, leisure, gastronomy, and cultural events. The core idea was to integrate existing infrastructure with innovative design elements, creating a seamless experience where visitors can explore the art of winemaking while enjoying the surrounding landscape.

The transformation involved repurposing old storage facilities by replacing outdated sandwich panels with steel-framed structures designed to mimic vineyard-covered hills.

This not only redefines the visual identity of the site but also harmonizes the industrial complex with Moldova’s rolling countryside. Instead of conventional factory roofs, guests are greeted with lush grapevines cascading over architectural forms.

A key feature is the restaurant embedded within the wine storage area. Encased in glass, it allows diners to observe barrels and bottles aging—an immersive backdrop that enhances the tasting experience.

Additionally, the complex includes a Wine Museum and an interactive show zone, where visitors can explore regional winemaking history, participate in guided tours, and witness artistic performances that dramatize the production process.

Historical elements were carefully retained to honor the site’s legacy. The central alley, originally planted by the owner’s ancestors, was preserved and now leads to the heart of the complex. The original family home received a roof restoration, maintaining its architectural charm as a nostalgic focal point.

Fifteen hobbit-style subterranean guesthouses were embedded into the highest point of the terrain, offering panoramic vineyard views. A spa complex complements the experience with wine-inspired therapies — grape-must massages, wine baths, and treatments derived from viniculture byproducts.

Transforming an industrial winery into a tourism hub required innovative solutions to complex technical and logistical challenges. LH47 team carefully balanced the demands of a working production facility with the need for visitor comfort and aesthetic harmony. One of the most complicated tasks was adapting the existing structures to support the new vineyard-covered hills—reinforcing the steel framework to bear the weight of soil, irrigation systems, and thriving grapevines. At the same time, integrating the glass-enclosed restaurant into the wine storage area demanded precise climate control to ensure the aging process remained undisturbed while guests dined amidst the barrels.

Visitor circulation was another critical consideration. The architects developed a network of pathways that naturally guide guests from the parking area through the complex, ensuring smooth movement between production zones, leisure spaces, and scenic viewpoints—all without disrupting daily operations.