Wine Tank Warehouse, Stein-Bockenheim, Germany
Stein-Bockenheim is a small town in the largest wine-growing district in Germany . This is where the Steitz family winegrowers have their headquarters – in a traditional farmstead with sandstone walls. After a new generation took the helm, they wanted their wine’s claim to combine tradition and modernity to reflected in the architecture of the winery. Interior designer Ingo Haerlin from the creative office DESIGN IN ARCHITEKTUR took on responsible for the project.
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ProjectWine tank warehouse
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LocationStein-Bockenheim, Germany
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ApplicationCommercial & Retail
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ArchitectDESIGN IN ARCHITEKTUR
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PhotosLars Gruber
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CategoryWood
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A Big challenge for a Big Winegrower
The Steitz Winery in Stein-Bockenheim was to be expanded with a new wine tank warehouse for 140,000 liters of wine. That’s why it was decided to build the 178 sqm new building in concrete. The shell made of reinforced concrete with core insulation and prefabricated concrete parts ensures optimal thermal insulation - and the monolithic appearance deliberately sets the structure apart from the environment. “It was important to us to combine different materials, to create contrasts and harmonious connections,” Haerlin continues.
The interior designer Ingo Haerlin describes the challenge:
“We had to integrate the new building harmoniously into the existing ensemble of the L-shaped production facility and guest house. But a wine tank warehouse is also subject to strict climatic requirements so the quality of the wines isn’t jeopardized by improper storage.”
Exposed Concrete as a Modern Contrast to Tradition
Haerlin opted for the formliner 2/20 Ahr from the RECKLI SELECT series for the facade: “Pure exposed concrete with smooth formwork would have been too clean for us, especially in contrast to the sandstone of the adjacent guest house. That’s why we wanted a subtle texture that was reminiscent of the classic process of wooden formwork.” The 2/20 Ahr design was exactly the right decision.
The new building, with its concrete façade and clear lines, deliberately sets itself apart from its surroundings. Continuing the design approach established with the newly designed vinotheque, the project combines different materials to create contrasts and harmonious connections. This thoughtful interplay of form and texture results in contemporary architecture that integrates seamlessly into the historic ensemble while asserting its own identity.
