Laboratory of Architecture #3

08/05/2026

We are delighted to share that Vachnadziani Winery has been selected as a Special Mention in the Architizer A+Awards 2026, in the Architecture + Context category.

Our sincere thanks to for this recognition.

23/01/2026

Vachnadziani Winery ok archello

The building is located in the Alazani Valley, a centuries-old, traditional cradle of the region's winemaking, set against the backdrop of the Caucasus Mount...

21/01/2026

Vachnadziani Winery on archdaily

Completed in 2025 in Vachnadziani, Georgia. Images by Grigory Sokolinsky. The building is located in the Alazani Valley, a centuries-old, traditional cradle of the region's winemaking, set against the backdrop of the...

17/01/2026

Vachnadziani Winery

The building is frontally oriented toward the reservoir arranged before it. Visually, the structure appears carved from a single material or a large boulder; however, its sides are strictly divided by architectural themes, separated by sharp "pauses" of volume and dark shadows.
The form is shaped by sculptural masses and monolithic volumes intersected by arched voids, where historical and modern constructive tectonics meet. The architectural character is founded on a balance of antagonists: the structure is simultaneously firmly grounded on the earth and "suspended" in the air.

Status: Built
Location: Vachnadziani, Kakheti, Georgia
Client: Wine Era
Function: Winery, Hotel
Size: 4200sq.m

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17/01/2026

Vachnadziani Winery

Functionally, this is a winery that also encompasses a small hotel, a reception area, a conference space, and a restaurant.
The building is oriented northward toward the Caucasus range, from where a grand staircase descends into the vineyard and factory zone. The production section is concealed within the slope of the terrain, creating the impression that this is not a factory, but a modest, freestanding estate of domestic scale.

Status: Built
Location: Vachnadziani, Kakheti, Georgia
Client: Wine Era
Function: Winery, Hotel
Size: 4200sq.m

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17/01/2026

Vachnadziani Winery. The building is located in the Alazani Valley, a centuries-old, traditional cradle of the region's winemaking, set against the backdrop of the Caucasus Mountain range and vineyards.
Winemaking in Georgia holds a ritualistic and sacred significance. Therefore, matters related to wine such as its production, consumption, or the places where this process occurs are surrounded by an emotional climate that cannot bypass historical tradition, including the builder’s art. Status: Built
Location: Vachnadziani, Kakheti, Georgia
Client: Confidential
Function: Winery, Hotel
Size: 4200sq.m
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