Bioclimatic winery in Markopoulo
A modern building at dusk with a white facade, a red accent wall, large glass windows and a row of metal columns that define an open porch, and exterior lighting, set against a twilight sky.
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Bioclimatic winery in Markopoulo

A modern winery rooted in history

Located near Athens, close to the archaeological site of Vravrona, Papagiannakos Estate, a third-generation family-owned winery, commissioned us to develop a state-of-the-art building for vinification that co-functions as a visitor attraction.

A key requirement was to integrate the two functions without disrupting the production process – especially during the grape harvest, which coincides with the peak tourist season.

Situated close to the archaeological site of Vravrona, around 35km east of Athens, the owners wanted to create the conditions
on-site to explain the wine-making process to visitors from around the world.

Our solution looked to local architecture to create a contemporary ‘makrinaria’ or longhouse typology characterised by a mono-pitch roof, central atrium and an expressive south-facing semi outdoor space.

The primary orientation of the plot, extending from east to west, influenced the building’s design. We employed a bioclimatic approach to minimise the need for mechanical cooling by orienting the building so as to exploit natural ventilation and reduce solar gain.

Another objective was to seamlessly blend the building into its natural surroundings; the building’s long, low profile minimizes impact on the surrounding landscape, achieving a harmonious integration, while capturing panoramic views from the shaded, glazed west elevation.

The elongated structure is divided into two smaller segments, each featuring mono-pitched roofs that house various functions of the winery. The eastern segment accommodates the different stages of wine production until the grapes are stored in the vats, while the western segment is designed for wine tasting and other events. To maintain cooler temperatures, the barrel ageing area and bottling facilities are situated underground.

Smaller flat-roofed buildings connect the segments – one at the entrance area serves as the winery reception and office area, while the central one serves as the wine shop. This area opens to a protected veranda flanked by the main winery structures providing an outdoor tasting area. This open space also becomes a welcoming reception area during corporate gatherings and festive events.

Interior spaces are finished in a natural palette of rough-hewn local stonework and oak wood, contrasting with the industrial aesthetic of the expressed structural steel frame.

High-level walkways with slender steel balustrading provide vantage points for visitors, offering a bird’s eye view of the wine-making process.

Testimonials

We would like to express our content regarding our collaboration with” Stavropoulou Architects”
Their innovative  designs and attention to detail have greatly enhanced the overall quality of our project.
Their ability to  translate our vision into tangible functional spaces have made this partnership truly satisfying.
Communication with the architects  has been seamless, leading to a  thoughtful design which integrates with the surroundings providing a comfortable and inviting atmosphere where the employees as well as the visitors revel in a delightful experience, courtesy of the bioclimatic architecture.



We look forward to continued success as we work together to bring our ideas to life.


Papagiannakos Winery
Vasilios Papagiannakos Co.

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