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The main building was designed to evoke
spaces found within a winery. The vaulted concourse brings filtered
light and overlooks the open but subterranean cellar. In turn,
it is overshadowed by the vat-like shapes of the Exhibition Halls
deliberately enclosed to invite inquiry. Bridges and ramps cross
through the space to give a factory/production quality.
With progression through the building it becomes more refined,
like the process of making wine or the appreciation in learning
about wine. The relatively coarse materials found at the beginning
evolve into finer proportions and smoother textures. The scale
of the spaces similarly progresses from the public to the personal,
from the scale of production to the intimate the level of wine
appreciation. This culminates in the tasting room. Elevated above
the immediate surrounds to give privacy and a sense of detachment,
with broad vistas of the Botanic Gardens and the vineyards it
is an ideal environment in which to savour wine. |
