Law Winery

Law Winery
© Doug Dun

Law Winery

Bar Architects

ARCHITECTS
Bar Architects

MANUFACTURERS
Kalwall®, Dune Ceramica

PHOTOGRAPHS
Doug Dun

YEAR
2014

LOCATION
Paso Robles, United States

CATEGORY
Winery

Law Winery
© Doug Dun
Law Winery
© Doug Dun

Text description provided by architect.

Law Winery
© Doug Dun
Law Winery
© Doug Dun
Law Winery
© Doug Dun

This 45-acre site near Paso Robles, California affords full panorama views of the estate hilltop vineyard to the north, Paso Robles to the east and the coastal ridge to the west.

The simple floor plan and multi-floor levels will support and facilitate the small-lot production and experimentation with non-traditional varietals of up to an anticipated 10,000-cases of wine at full build-out.

The property’s slopes and ridge line were thoroughly studied to take advantage of indoor/outdoor spaces, barrel caves, views and other opportunities to make visiting the winery and tasting room an extraordinary experience.

Law Winery
© Doug Dun
Law Winery
© Doug Dun

The design reflects the winemaking characteristics that distinguish Law Winery from the many other producers in the Paso Robles region – minimal manipulation.

The intervention, showcasing the natural characteristics of each varietal and the specific terroir in which they were grown.

Law Winery
© Doug Dun
Law Winery
© Doug Dun

The building responds directly to the natural materials of the site, the hillside topography and climatic influences of sun and wind.

The resulting design is contextually modern and expressive of the various uses contained within the winery.

Law Winery
© Doug Dun
Law Winery
© Doug Dun

Sustainable design elements include rainwater harvesting, natural daylighting, roof photovoltaic panel set-up, green roof, xeriscape landscaping, night-cooling of fermentation and barrel storage, and minimized non-permeable paving.

Law Winery
© Doug Dun
Law Winery
© Doug Dun


Law Winery
© Doug Dun
Law Winery
© Doug Dun
Law Winery
© Doug Dun
Law Winery
© Doug Dun
Law Winery
© Doug Dun
Law Winery
© Doug Dun
Law Winery
© Doug Dun
Law Winery
© Doug Dun


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