O Fournier Winery Argentina : Architecture Information

O. Fournier Winery, San Carlos, Mendoza Bórmida & Yanzón Architects South Facade photograph: Garcia & Betancourt PROJECT DESCRIPTION Location and Landscape: Located in the main wine region of Argentina, O Fournier Winery sits in a vast dry plain cradled by the Andes Mountains, whereby an oasis gives life to miles of artificially irrigated vineyards. Wine Cellar photograph: Garcia & Betancourt Project: The project features four separate blocks in different levels that facilitate a continuous gravityflow system. This design features the ablility to continue building in stages while integrating wine tourism and catering to the client’s needs. North Facade photograph: Garcia & Betancourt The different volumes coexist in harmony with their surroundings in an innovative approach that resulted in two circuits: an effective industrial circuit and a tourist circuit, endowed with beautiful landscapes and architectural experiences. Sunset Photograph: Garcia & Betancourt Each of the four volumes, built in reinforced concrete, glass and stainless steel, correspond to a specific function and adapt perfectly to the changing environment and weather conditions. North Facade photograph: Garcia & Betancourt O Fournier follows an innovative architectural concept that seeks to express the very essence of XXI Century New World Wines while promoting a strong corporate image. The most representative elements of the building could be described as follows: Vintage Terrace: The terrace is embraced by two ramps on either side, sheltered by a steel cantilever umbrella cover. It comprises a central lab with iron and glass bridges and other annexes, and a central skylight that lights up the lower structure. Wine Cellar: The cellar is located underground just below the winery’s central core, which is the reception area of the winery. Its distinctive concrete structure creates a cross sectional skylight. There is an iron catwalk, elevated off the ground, which diagrams the visitors’ circuit route. Visitors’ Centre: The visitors’ centre consists of a bi leveled glass structure connected to the cellar and a deck, just above the irrigation pond overlooking the majestic Andes. Panoramic View image: Gustavo Sosa Pinilla O Fournier Winery Mendoza images / information from Bórmida & Yanzón Architects