Fetzer Winery Administration Building
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Building Summary Fetzer Winery Administration Building, designed by Valley Architects, at Hopland, California, 2002.
A small office building, constructed with pise rammed earth reinforced by concrete post and beam, in a mild temperate climate, and a rural, agricultural/light industrial context. A high-sustainability building, based on daylighting, shading, rammed earth walls, rooftop photovoltaics, and energy efficiency.
Site Features Nicely integrated with its pastoral setting.
Site Features Discussion Fetzer Winery Administration Building Site Features

The simple overall form of the building, earthen walls and metal roof, fits gracefully in its rural, agricultural surroundings. Lush naturalistic gardens blend with wisteria shading trellis to complete an image of strong connectedness.

Images

Photo, exterior, overivew in agricultural context
Photo, exterior, landsacping with poppies and shaded fountain
Photo, interior, looking out across patio and vineyard
Drawings at Building page
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