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Our Architecture Department Graduate Atahan Sevdi Wins First Prize at the Lars Lerup Awards
Atahan Sevdi, a 2017 graduate of our University’s Department of Architecture, was awarded first prize at the Lars Lerup Awards for his Winery Project in South Africa, which he designed during the summer studio at DIA Dessau Hochschule Anhalt, where he is pursuing his master’s degree, under the supervision of Prof. Ralf Niebergall.
You can review the project in this video: https://vimeo.com/445329091
We congratulate our graduate and wish them continued success!
Lars Lerup Awards
The Lars Lerup Awards are presented annually by Hochschule Anhalt to honor the best project selected from among first-class master’s studios. Projects are first subjected to a preliminary screening. Projects shortlisted are re-evaluated by the jury, and the top three projects are awarded prizes.
Pour: A Wine Grotto – Architectural Report
The project area has a slope from one corner to the other with an 18m height difference. This formed the starting point of the project.
My goal was to protect the fertile soil as much as possible and provide maximum production area for the winery. Therefore, the basic idea of the design can be described as cutting a circular piece of ground suitable for the slope and lifting it up, then placing all other functions under that thick piece of soil.
This soil can also be described as a roof basin with a vineyard on it. This roof usage helps the entire land remain a vineyard. The roof form has an organic shape connected to the main ground by thick vertical supports, which are abstractions of plant roots.
The circular shape of the roof offers a scenic terrace with an endless view of Kayamandi’s beautiful vineyards and mountains. Additionally, water features have been placed on the roof among the vineyards as a landscaping element, enhancing the pleasant feeling of a natural walking experience on the roof.
Architectural tectonics: The organic shape of the roof and the layout of the floor plan create a cave-like atmosphere inside. This dark space is illuminated by light wells located in the roof, which approach the interior space in a conical form.
The water element surrounding the circle reinforces this cave-like feeling. The pool welcoming visitors at the winery entrance continues into the interior. The pool in the hospitality area becomes a vibrant element illuminated by sunlight. This is achieved by a sliding movement on the roof. This movement creates a shelter above the entrance while creating an open-air area for the hotel rooms behind it.
A glass box entering the building from the roof, located between the production area and the accommodation area. It serves as a space dedicated to the wine experience. Its clear and bright facade attracts attention from all over the building. Inside, there is a wine tasting room, a wine shop, and a high-quality restaurant.