Yantai Winery + Residence
Yantai, China
Context
The building projects radically towards views of valley in the north and Qiushan Reservoir to the east. The main functional spaces are separated clearly defined by the radical structural walls; the differentiation of systematic hierarchy between the different spaces are further enhanced by the height of the particular volume, creating distinction between public and private spaces.
Role
My first project with Atelier C+, the practice has been involved with this project since 2010 and expected to be completed by 2017 fall. Through this project, I was able to learn from different stages of an architecture project while working directly with clients and consultants from around the world.
My role changes as the project evolved from concept, tender to construction stage.
Architectural AssistantDesign DevelopmentPresentation PackageConstruction DrawingModel MakingProject Coordination
Plan
In plan view, the architecture is organized radially to house the two distinctive built parts are driven by the terrain and the scenic surrounding. The private residence faces toward the water reservoir.
Section
In section, the organization is driven based on the performance of the wine-making process - Gravity Flow, the method utilizes gravity and the multi-storey of the building to move the ingredients from process to process with minimal pumping. Whether this method of wine-making produce better wine is debatable but using gravity to convey along the production line is a more energy efficient wine making process.
Facade Study
While I have worked on most areas of the project, I was specifically tasked with the design of the entrance, including the facade, and entrance lobby, which later on including the skin of the building, stone cladding, brick facade.
