American studio Waechter Architecture has renovated and expanded a winery facility, adding charred cedar cladding to an existing building and creating a tasting room with glass walls.
The Furioso Vineyards estate is located in the heart of wine country in northwestern Oregon. The project ? designed by Portland-based Waechter Architecture ? entailed the renovation of an existing facility, and the addition of a tasting room and outdoor space.

Furioso was founded in 2014, but its main vineyard was established in the early 1970s. The property formerly comprised a series of disconnected structures, including a steel-shed winery, storage facilities, and an area where harvested grapes are processed, called the crush pad.

"Built in disparate styles and materials, the estate lacked an overall identity," the team said. "In addition, although completely surrounded by vineyards, the buildings turned their back on the landscape, instead focusing on internal production." The architects sought to not only create a distinct identity for the property, but also provide visitors with immersing views of the landscape and wine-making process.

The existing winery was enlarged and re-clad in a screen made of charred cedar. The wood battens cover both opaque walls and open-air mechanical rooms.
"During the day, the body of the building takes on a solid appearance," the team said. "At night, the screen takes on an ethereal, translucent character as interior ill...