Chybik + Kristof Architects complete archetypal winery in the Czech Republic

Chybik + Kristof Architects & Urban Designers have completed construction of the Lahofer Winery in the Czech Republic. Nestled in the Morovian countryside, the winery embraces the region's archetypal cellar design through a vaulted design that rests on a grid of arched beams housing three interconnected structures. The production facility displays the wine-making processes and lies adjacent to the visitor center and tasting room. Above the the building lies the roof that serves as an amphitheater for cultural events open to the public. The seamless connectivity of the roof draping to the ground creates a fluid continuation of the buildings integration with the surrounding landscape. Inside, the visitor center is enclosed in a glass facade and faces south, drawing in plenty of natural light, while highlighting the natural wood and concrete materials throughout the cellar. "The design of the Lahofer Winery is deeply rooted in nature, and in the respect thereof," Founding Architects On...