Denton’s Shed Mid-Semester Review Xavier Barnett 1341028 Design Studio C Precedent Study 2 Site Visit 8 Site Analysis 10 Sketch Design 11 Spacial Analysis 14 Initial Design 16 Revised Design 20 Final Design 26
A number of precedents were studied to identify successful aspects of wineries. One of the key aspects of the brief was to incorporate a form-resistant structure, like the gridshells explored in previous weeks. While not all precedents directly engage with this idea, the Chateu Cheval Blanc in the Bordeaux reigion perfectly encapsulates this idea, with a sweeping roof creating an excellent relationship between the form and the ground.
2 Denton’s PrecedentShed Study > Southern view of Chateau Chevin Blanc, Erik Saillet, Max Botton Chateau Cheval Blanc Christian De Portzamparc Bordeaux, France Grape Varietals grown: Cabernet Franc CabernetMerlot Sauvingon Malbec
^ Northern view of Chateau Chevin Blanc, Erik Saillet, Max Botton ^ Eastern view of Chateau Chevin Blanc, Erik Saillet, Max Botton 3Denton’s Shed
Precedent Study > Perspective Render, @Michael_Archviz 4 Denton’s Shed
Shilda X-ArchitectureWinery Studio Kakheti, Georgia
Grape Varietals grown: 20+ The Shilda Winery by X-Architecture Studio encapsulates how a shell can be extruded from the ground. The curvature of the form allows for light to penetrate through the southern face of the building, opening up to a space that still respects internal layout.
^ Perspective Render, @Michael_Archviz ^ Elevation Render, @Michael_Archviz 5Denton’s Shed
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> Perspective
Antinori Del Chianti Classico Marco Casamonti, Archea Associati Chianti, Italy Grape Varietals grown: PrecedentCabernetCabernetSangioveseFrancSauvingonStudy
The Antinori Del Chianti Classico, in the Chianti wine region (Chianti Classico, to be exact), is particularly noteworthy for the relationship with the ground plane. Situated on a hill like the Denton Site, the way the winery has a symbiotic relationship with the hill, as seen on the images capsured by Pietro Savorelli and Leonardo Finotti. Furthermore, the site plays with light in a phemonological manner, which increases user experience within the site. of Antinori Winery, Pietro Savorelli, Leonardo Finotti
^ Internal Experiential Image, Pietro Savorelli, Leonardo Finotti ^ Southern Elevation, Pietro Savorelli, Leonardo Finotti 7Denton’s Shed
Denton Hill Winery Part 1: Site Visit 8 Denton’s Shed
The visit to site on the 29th of August presented a number of opportunities and challenges to approach while on site. An initial observation was the visibility of the Denton house on the site, meaning the design would have to both incorporate the view of the Denton house while still respecting the internal privacy of the house.
Another observation was the incredible slope on site. It would become crucial to use this slope to an advantage and incorporate the design into the slope, while not infringing on the vines already planted on the slope.
> Northern entrance to the Denton site
^ North-Eastern corner of site ^ North-Western corner of site 9Denton’s Shed
Denton Hill Winery Part 2: Site Analysis Site Boundaries Greenery and Shrubbery Pre-Existing Vines Water Access Contours at 1m intervals Denton House Selected Site Road Access 10 Denton’s Shed
Denton Hill Winery Part 3: Sketch Design Concepts
The next challenge was to come up with initial ideas of form through sketching. Through the precedent study, certain aspects of each precedent were identified. These qualities were then sketched, in an effort to find a final form that embodied the best qualities of all three selected precedents. The key quality from all precedents to follow was an interaction with the ground plane, with all of the forms cutting into the side of the Denton Hill.
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Form incorporating aspects of Chateu Cheval BlancForm incorporating aspects of Antinori Del Chianti Classico
Form incorporating aspects of Shilda Winery
Denton Hill Winery Part 3: Sketch Design Concepts 12 Denton’s Shed ^ Sketch on North-Eastern Corner of site
^ Sketch on North Eastern Corner of site ^ Sketch on North-Western corner of site 13Denton’s Shed
into circular
Based on the brief, the next step was to analyse the size of spaces needed for the winery. The required spaces were a wine production facility, as well as a cellar for storage purposes, making up the production aspect of the program. The hospitality aspect of the program consisted of a cellar door for tasting and small meals, along with a resturant for larger meals. Additionally, the program consists of four suites.
Design Development Part 1: Spacial Analysis
ReceptionCommunalProductionVintage/andResturantSuites 240m2240m2450m24x24m2
for a circular space
Bridging gaps
Initial form after spacial analysis
Retrofit of spacial analysis spaces formulation
ReceptionCommunalProductionVintage/andResturantCellarDoorSuites 136m2240m2240m2450m24x24m2 14 Denton’s Shed
ReceptionCommunalProductionVintage/andResturantCellarDoorSuites 136m2240m2240m2450m24x24m2 Second iteration of spaces, arranged longitudonally for sun exposure Bridging of spaces to allow for continuous flow Retrofit of spaces into form created above Final Spacial Analysis 15Denton’s Shed
Design Development Part 2:
> Initial Site Plan with location of spacial analysis spaces
The initial plan created by the spacial analysis allowed for continuous flow through the site, however was all situated on a flat plane and didn’t incorporate the site well enough. Additionally, the suites and production spaces were too far removed from the form itself. Initial Plans
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> Initial axonometric plan view 17Denton’s Shed
> Initial axonometric section featuring cellarspaceAsseen in the below section, the cellar space was situated directly below the cellar door space, however this still seemed too cramped so the spaces were to increase in size. Furthermore, the space had to have more space to allow for additional programs such as bathrooms, kitchens and plant rooms. Design Development Part 2: Initial Plans 18 Denton’s Shed
> Initial Sub Divided gridshell roof. The revised plan adapted to the problems that arose from the initial plans. The new program allowed for bathrooms, being male, female and ambulant, as well as a larger, dedicated kitchen space. The production space, offset into the hill, featured a number of dedicated spaces for the program, as outlined in the plan. Circulation between the production space and the hospitality space was done primarily through the cellar, as a bridging between the two.
Design Development Part 3: Revised Plans 19Denton’s Shed
> Adapted axonometric plan view with improved spaces and circulation 20 Denton’s Shed
Axonometric Section of draped roof
The initial approach to fulfilling the brief of a form resistant structure was through a “draped” form, using SubD for Rhinoceros 7, a CAD software that subdivides a surface and calculates the curves between subdivisions. This approach was resemblant of the Fiera di Milano case study, adapted for this design.
Design Development Part 4: Draped
While this form did include all of the brief under the same roof, it didn’t encourage the connectivity that was intended between spaces and potentially over-enclosed the space. Roof
Exploration 21Denton’s Shed
Entry view under draped roofView into suite spaces 22 Denton’s Shed
Hero Shot at
eye-level 23Denton’s Shed
N < Plan view of adapted design with roof,draped1:50024 Denton’s Shed
Final Concept Design Final Site Plan 25Denton’s Shed
The Plan as seen on the following page represents the cellar space offset into the ground. The curved form in the cellar pays homage to traditional “barrell vault” cellar designs, while still maintaining a contemporary relationship with the above space. The cellar features Oak Barrells for Ageing, as well as stainless steel vats for un-oaked wines. Additionally, the space features a number of Cuvees for sparkling wine production. > Hero shot of cellar space 26 Denton’s Shed
Part 1: Cellar Design
The final concept design stemmed from a further adaption of the program outlined above, with an addition of a gallery space on an upper level. The gallery, doubling as a mezzanine space encourages a more continuous circulation through the space, with a path not having a clear, designated end, rather drawing the individual through the space. Eventually, the user re-emerges in the cellar door space to continue circulation through the remainder of the space.
Final Concept Design
> Plan view of Cellar Space, 1:500 27Denton’s Shed
Denton’s Production space is featured at the same elevation as the hospitality centre, however offset into the hill to the south of the space. The access between the two spaces is through the cellar, as a bridging space. shot of hospitality centre
Part 2: Main Hospitality Centre Design
The adapted plan of the main hospitality centre maintains an open plan approach to the space. As seen on the following plan, the space encourages an elliptical circulation through the space through the use of the voids in the space. Furthermore, this circulation draws resturant patrons away from the private suite areas, with no natural conclusion to the space.
The main “Barrell Void” provides views into the cellar space underneath, while being a natural barrier between the cellar door and the restaurant. This draws people around and through the space as they get views into the cellar, as well as views out to the Yarra Valley.
> Hero
Final Concept Design
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Plan view of Hospitality Centre and Production facility, 1:500
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> Hero shot of upper gallery and museum space 30 Denton’s Shed
Part 3: Upper Gallery/Museum Space
The Final Addition to the design is an upper gallery and museum space for exhibition use. As an open mezzanine space, it provides a dynamic relationship between the restaurant space and the cellar. This encourages circulation through all three spaces by people drawn to site for different reasons, having a direct visual Theconnection.spacealso provides framed views to the denton house through a glass skylight, drawing people through the space and engulfing them in the Yarra Valley.
Final Concept Design
> Plan view of gallery, 1:500 31Denton’s Shed
Final Concept Design
Part 4: What comes next?
The next step is to incorporate more form-resistant structures into the form, creating a more immersive experience within the space. The goal is to have cleaner circulation between spaces on multiple levels, and have the spaces more complimentary to the surrounding
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Whileenvironment.thespace does incorporate form resistant structures through the pneumatic cellar and the bridging view glass spaces between the cellar and the remainder of the form, these can become clearer and more defined. Section through cellar, hospitality and gallery spaces (Hao Yan)
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Eric Saillet and Max Botton, 2011. Chateau Cheval Blanc. [Image] Available at https://www.archdaily.com/455019/chateau-cheval-blanc-wineragences-elizabeth-christian-de-portzamparc [Accessed 8/09/2022].
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