elevational views of design concept for milestone one

first draft of final plan...

Design formulating into something exquistite.

Note the brick fin walls, purpose to play with the light of the sun in a aesthetic way.

All the buildings in close contact with each other, forming a family of elements, relating to the funtion on the farm.

This is a famly farm so it seems to create a comfortable open multifunctional space.
The idea is to create a setting which is welcoming & pleasurable and will welcome people when they arrive. By adhearing to the vernacular alignments of the existing werf, (low walls along pathway) & incorporating features such as water, landscaping, outside spaces in a “hand-made” wine culture, create the perfect day-time setting for the restaurant.

Playing with the axes....

This does not mean copying the style, but rather designing a timeless, yet appropriate building which compliments the old werf. Altydgdacht is a rich valley of greens, trees, a real spoilt Cape Dutch wine estate, and should be kept that way. But the need for the briefed facilities prevails and the current cellar is too small & dark. The cellar can still be used while the new building can accommodate the needs of the client.

concept model one:
position of design, exploring location and exisitng axes on the farm.

The brief prevails to provide new facilities to the farm.

1) New Restaurant, with kitchen facilities and pblic bathroom

2) New deli

3) New Tasting facility

4) Conference area ( if desired)

5) New parking area

ALTYDGEDACHT WINE FARM

This farm if given that it is 1 of the oldest farms in SA, dating back to 1700’s.
It is of great importance that the proposed design fits into the historical context of the existing. Cape Verncular.