The Winery by Brasswood

For this new winery set amid established vineyards in the upper Napa Valley, the only space for the new production winery and hospitality building were occupied with an existing farmhouse and barn. Rather than razing the existing structures and starting anew, we decided to maximize the use of the buildings, transforming both into entirely new contemporary spaces. For the hospitality building, we lifted the existing farmhouse to create an expansive indoor-outdoor space that captures the views of the vineyards. Sheathed simply in dark metal with minimal intervention, the small building becomes a study in form and light. Expansive openings bring the color of the vineyards into the interiors, and broad trellises provide shelter from the heat, creating an ever-changing pattern of light and shadow both inside and out. Metal screens artfully filter the views, while form and function coalesce in a contemporary fountain on the rear terrace.