The Red Barn Winery at Jagged Rock, located in Westbank, British Columbia, Canada, has undergone a significant renovation under the vision of Olson Kundig Architects. Originally an agricultural storage building with a modest private tasting room, the facility has been reimagined as a sophisticated hospitality destination that connects visitors directly to the surrounding landscape and the winemaking process.
The barn‘s distinguishing red color serves as a visual beacon amid the vineyard, yet it is carefully designed to be harmonious with its environment. Large transparent sections of the building create a sense of openness, allowing guests to feel immersed in the postcard setting of the vineyard. The design reflects a respectful dialogue with its surroundings, balancing prominence with integration.
The experience of visiting the Olson Kundig Architects-designed Red Barn Winery begins with a winding approach through the vineyards. The architects curate a journey which leads visitors around the building, providing a scenic view before they arrive at the main entrance. Key additions to the original barn structure — including a staircase, an elevator, and expanded mechanical space — enhance its functionality while maintaining the agricultural aesthetic that defines its character.
Inside the barn, the main level is pided into distinct functional areas. A double-height production facility occupies one side, featuring large garage doors and windows that flood the space with natural light and offer expansive views of the vineyards and the surrounding mountains. This area is dominated by vibrant purple storage tanks and large concrete ‘eggs’ used for wine conditioning, emphasizing the practical aspects of winemaking.
On the opposite side of the barn, a newly added public visitors center offers a front-row seat to the winemaking process. Above this, a glass-walled tasting room is suspended over the production area, providing a dramatic setting for special events. This ‘jewel box’ space contrasts with a more casual hospitality area featuring flexible seating and ribbon windows that frame views of the vineyards and mountains, enhancing the sensory connection to the environment.
▲ Olson Kundig建筑事务所在铁石镇的红色酿酒仓内设计了接待区
Olson Kundig Architects have transformed the Red Barn Winery at Jagged Rock into a new hospitality destination
The guest-oriented spaces within the Red Barn Winery are designed to be bright and inviting. Light wood is used for flooring and wall panels, while white paint and neutral plaster contribute to a warm, comfortable ambiance. The red-painted steel cladding from the building’s exterior makes its way inside, adding a striking accent to the hospitality areas. This thoughtful integration of color and materiality blurs the line between interior and exterior spaces.
The exterior design of the Red Barn Winery complements its interior functionality, with a pergola and water feature creating inviting outdoor gathering spaces adjacent to the visitors center. The proximity of the grapevines to the building reinforces the connection to the land, drawing guests into the lifecycle of the vineyard and enhancing their experience of the winemaking process.
▲ 该红色建筑成为了葡萄园中的标志物
the building’s red exterior is a visual beacon amongst the vast vineyards
‘I’ve had the honor of working with this client for over 20 years, and we’ve both grown to be able to work together pretty seamlessly and to draw inspiration from one another,’ says Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, Design Principal.
‘I always really enjoy projects that remodel or repurpose existing buildings, because I get to work in conversation with another designer and another client’s vision from the past. In this case, the other designer is a younger version of myself working with a younger version of my client. It was exciting to explore the possibilities of the existing building and rethink some of our original strategies for a new agenda.’
▲ 游客在达到该建筑内部之前,可以一路沿途欣赏葡萄园的美景
guests are guided through the vineyards along a winding approach, offering scenic views before arrival
‘To me, the basis of architecture is rational poetry, expressed as rational buildings like the original Red Barn. The functional needs of the winery were major drivers for this remodel, so the visitor experience is very attuned to an authentic view of how wine is made,’ Tom Kundig continues.
‘The building really tells the whole story of winemaking – from the vines to production to tasting, even pairing with food that also comes from that landscape. By reshaping an equipment barn to support this new guest experience, we’re able to intentionally bridge both the poetic and functional aspects of winemaking.’
▲ 该建筑建造于广阔的葡萄园中
large transparent sections allow for immersion into the surrounding environment
▲ 两层通高的厂房空间设计有大窗户和能进车的库门
the double-height production facility features large windows and garage doors
▲ 品酒室应用了玻璃幕墙,游客可从室外直接看到酿酒的过程
a glass-walled tasting room allow guests to observe and experience the winemaking process from above
▲ 建筑采用浅色木材、白色涂料和中性石膏材料,并且涂上一层红色涂料
bright light wood, white paint, and neutral plaster are accented by red-painted steel cladding
项目信息:
项目信息:红色锯齿岩酿酒仓
建筑设计:Olson Kundig建筑事务所
项目位置:加拿大不列颠哥伦比亚省
建成时间:2022年
摄影:Nic Lehoux
项目组成员:设计负责人-Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA;
项目建筑师 - Edward Lalonde, Principal; Gus Lynch,;
项目经理 - Daniel Renner;
建筑设计成员 - Julia Khorsand and Mikel Amias;
室内设计成员 - Francesca Krisli;
景观设计 - Michelle Arab, ASLA;
景观设计 - Kelley Pagano
主要顾问:BC合作建筑设计 - Meiklejohn建筑事务所
总承包商 - Vines & Rebar
电气工程 - ICS电气集团
消防工程师 - Barry Clarke