Wine Center Winzerhof Dockner

30, Ortsstraße, Höbenbach, Austria

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Wine Center Winzerhof Dockner

30, Ortsstraße, Höbenbach, Austria

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Type

Commercial ›
Hospitality + Sport ›

YEAR

2011

SIZE

25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft

Set in the idyllic Krems valley landscape, the contemporary
architecture of the Dockner Winery store and tasting center makes a very
impressive statement.Nestled perfectly into the immediate surrounding topography, the wine
center’s contemporary design is an interpretation of the various
geometries typical to the surrounding village. The building draws its
overall shape from the contours of the land, meshing dynamically into
the spatial context of Lower Austria’s highly traditional landscape. The
direct view of the nearby Stift Göttweig monastery was a key
determinant of the spatial alignment of the wine shop and tasting
center. The glass fiber reinforced concrete panels of the façade are
reminiscent of loess soil. Exposed concrete interior walls draw upon the
various levels of the winery operation’s terrain, manifesting a strong
sense of place. The shape of the building embodies the vintner’s
visionary approach. The focus of attention here is wine making, with an
emphasis on presentation and marketing. Also important is the
versatility of the building, which functions as a showroom, wine sales
center, tasting room, and event venue.
The spatial order of the two-story building into three functional areas
is clear and efficient. The areas for wine tasting, sales, and
presentation are located on the ground floor. The central wine bar is
immediately noticed upon entering, and is flanked by display cases
filled with the latest winery specials. Opposite the bar, seating areas
following the line of the building create the wine tasting area. An
etched glass room divider separates the integrated office from the
tasting area, yet still allows for transparency from all vantage points.
Two floor-to-ceiling windows enhance the welcoming atmosphere of the
tasting room.
The rear showroom and storage area has been stylistically minimalized,
devoted entirely to the presentation of the wine. The bottles of wine
stored directly in the showroom give it the charismatic atmosphere of a
wine cellar. A generously proportioned show window on the back wall
provides a view of the new distillery in the old section of the winery.
The same rear wall leads to a passage into the “underworld”, the great
wine cellar labyrinth of the Dockner family.
The upstairs rooms are available for different events – seminars,
presentations, lectures, and various festivities. A floor-to-ceiling
glass structure with an integrated sliding door offers a beautiful
panorama of the Benedictine monastery and the surrounding wine country. A
garden is accessible from the multi-purpose room and can be used
seasonally as an extension of the interior.
The high standards that characterize the Dockner family’s wine
production are also evident in the interior of the building, whose
entire design was carefully selected and custom-made for the building.
The color coordination between the interior and the exterior of the
building restates the nature of the winery: birch veneer in Bordeaux
red, hand-planed bog oak floor, moss-colored leather, and anthracite
lighting elements. The luxurious surfaces of these precious materials is
illustrative of the careful detailing and thorough design of this
building.

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Wine Center Winzerhof Dockner

30, Ortsstraße, Höbenbach, Austria

Wine Center Winzerhof Dockner

30, Ortsstraße, Höbenbach, Austria

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