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THE RING OF TWILIGHT
MONTE D’OIRO Winery Wine Tasting Space
Lead Designer: Wang Jianfeng
Building Area: 226 square meters
Design Year: 2020
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
The Quinta do Monte d’Oira winery is renowned for its stunning sunset hues and is often called the Hill of the Golden Estate. The newly constructed wine tasting room is situated at the southwest corner of the winery building — the prime spot for the best sunset views across the estate.
Photo of MONTE D’OIRO Winery © Image sourced from the internet
Original Liquor Estate Tasting Space © Image sourced from the internet
Vineyard Space Analysis
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The design concept centers on creating a circular space that exists uniquely in this moment and place. This was achieved by carefully studying the sunset’s path, the site’s inherent characteristics, and its relationship with the surrounding vineyard.
Sketch by Wang Jianfeng © PL-T Architecture Firm
Sketch by Wang Jianfeng © PL-T Architecture Firm
Main Features of the Circular Landscape Space:
- The curved wine tasting room offers a wide-angle view with a 180° clear glass window, providing an unobstructed panoramic vista of the ever-changing sunset and the rolling vineyards.
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The circular space connects to corridors at both ends and is surrounded by a tranquil, natural inner courtyard positioned at the end of the main road. This setting encourages social interaction, leisure, and community activities.
To accommodate the 13-meter height difference of the grassy slope on site, several platforms were designed. These terraces extend the inner courtyard downwards in layers, linking the vineyard below with the wine tasting room above. This stepped natural plaza not only provides multiple levels for public gatherings but also serves as a transportation hub, allowing guests to easily move between the wine tasting area and the grape fields.
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The two entrances and exits of the circular wine tasting space connect respectively to the main road and the fermentation workshop’s pre-treatment platform, ensuring seamless integration and flow between the new and existing buildings.
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The building’s roof flows naturally from the ground, forming a gentle slope. This sloping roof becomes a linear plaza on a different plane, allowing visitors to climb up to the rooftop terrace and enjoy the sunset from a fresh perspective — offering a unique new way to experience the winery.
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Space Generation
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Technical Drawing
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