barrel-vaulted concrete cellar organizes vineyard building in poland

"PORT's building in Dobrzeń Mały reflects the re-emergence of viticulture in through a compact architectural structure designed to support wine production and storage. Positioned within rows of cultivated vines, the building is conceived as a restrained and functional volume informed by local agricultural typologies of the Opole region while addressing contemporary production requirements. The architecture consolidates multiple functions, including storage, warehousing, and small-scale wine production, within a single structure."

"As the program expanded, an underground wine cellar was introduced beneath the primary volume. The cellar is organized around a barrel-vaulted structure that integrates technical installations within side arches, preserving the continuity and legibility of the interior surfaces. Concrete defines the cellar entirely, forming the walls, floor, and vaulted ceiling. Glass doors are used to maintain visual continuity while allowing the concrete surfaces to remain the dominant architectural element. A bush-hammered concrete end wall introduces additional surface texture, reinforcing the material's physical presence."

Positioned within rows of cultivated vines, the building supports the re-emergence of viticulture through a compact, restrained volume informed by Opole agricultural typologies. The architecture consolidates storage, warehousing, and small-scale wine production into a single efficient structure. Large recessed sliding openings allow the interior to open fully, enabling views, airflow, and proximity to the vineyards to shape work and storage spaces. An underground wine cellar beneath the primary volume is organized around a barrel-vaulted concrete structure that integrates technical installations within side arches. Concrete defines walls, floor, and vaulted ceiling, with glass doors preserving visual continuity and a bush-hammered end wall adding texture. Vertical circulation reveals the junction between concrete and brick, emphasizing construction methods and tactile material transitions.

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