Cumulus Studio transforms cellar door with innovative shipping containers

Cumulus Studio, known for their inventive architectural solutions, has elevated the experience at a Tasmanian vineyard by integrating shipping containers into the design of a lookout tower and wine-tasting space.

Nestled on the picturesque landscape of Tasmania’s eastern coast, this innovative project offers visitors a unique vantage point to savour both wine and panoramic views.

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Constructed predominantly from timber-clad shipping containers, the structures blend seamlessly into the natural surroundings, enhancing rather than detracting from the scenic beauty of the vineyard. Positioned on a grassy hillside among rows of grapevines, the lookout tower and wine-tasting area provide a semi-sheltered space for guests to indulge in wine and food sampling while soaking in the breathtaking vista.

.”The project for the wine company Brown Brothers seeks to amplify the experience of this iconic view to create a new tourism experience on the east coast of Tasmania,” said the studio.

At the pinnacle of the hill, the lookout tower commands attention with its projecting and intersecting shipping containers. Designed to accentuate the landscape’s features, the tower offers visitors various perspectives, from sweeping views of the vines to the distant silhouette of the Freycinet Peninsula. An angled box strategically placed near the entrance invites guests to gaze upwards at the expansive sky, while metal balconies extend from the timber-clad tower, directing their focus towards the horizon and the tranquil bay beyond.

On the lower slope of the hill, a cluster of single-storey blocks, clad in wood, form the Cellar Door section of the building. Arranged around a semi-sheltered courtyard, this space invites visitors to relax and enjoy views of The Hazards, a range of imposing granite peaks that dominate the Freycinet Peninsula skyline.

“The Cellar Door and Lookout were designed as a loose collection of timber-clad buildings that, through similar aesthetic and material treatment, form a modern interpretation of traditional farm or rural settlements that gather over time,” explained the architects. “The lookout element is a critical component of the design, not only in providing a visual signifier for the settlement but also as a way of interpreting the landscape from which the Devil’s Corner wines originate.”

Cumulus Studio’s innovative use of shipping containers has not only provided functional spaces for wine tasting and observation but has also created a harmonious connection between architecture and landscape. By seamlessly integrating man-made structures with the natural environment, the project enhances the overall visitor experience, inviting guests to immerse themselves in the beauty of Tasmania’s wine country while enjoying the fruits of its labour.

Images by Tanja Milbourne via Dezeen

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