{"id":11719,"date":"2025-06-18T14:31:20","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T07:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/circular-cut-in-the-vineyard-reveals-fotis-zapantiotis-underground-winery-in-greece\/"},"modified":"2025-06-18T14:31:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T07:31:20","slug":"circular-cut-in-the-vineyard-reveals-fotis-zapantiotis-underground-winery-in-greece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cstc.vn\/blogtsk\/circular-cut-in-the-vineyard-reveals-fotis-zapantiotis-underground-winery-in-greece\/","title":{"rendered":"circular cut in the vineyard reveals fotis zapantiotis\u2019 underground winery in greece"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">fotis zapantiotis embeds winery into the earth in greece<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In the northern part of Evia, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/architecture-in-greece\/\"><strong>Greece<\/strong><\/a>, Fotis Zapantiotis proposes a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/winery-architecture-and-design\/\"><strong>winery<\/strong><\/a> that respects the natural terrain, the surrounding vineyard, and the process of winemaking itself. The 1,500-square-meter Ktima Aidipsos is entirely embedded in the earth to minimize the visual impact on the landscape while also creating ideal conditions for wine storage and maturation.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The building leaves only two geometric marks on the land, a straight line and a circle. The linear building houses the production facilities, which are positioned behind a retaining wall and hidden from view. This structure contains all the functional areas of the winery, including the fermentation rooms, bottling line, barrel storage, and technical spaces. Meanwhile, the circle is placed at the center of the composition, carved into the ground to form an open-air <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/tag\/private-courtyards\/\"><strong>courtyard<\/strong><\/a>. This circular void functions as a gathering point for visitors, offering panoramic views of the vineyard and introducing a softer, more symbolic element to the otherwise rational layout.<\/p>\n<p>images by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studiotaf.gr\/\"><span class=\"x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x1ji0vk5 x18bv5gf x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xvs91rp x1s688f x5n08af x10wh9bi xpm28yp x8viiok x1o7cslx\">Studio Taf<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">circular plaza and linear cut shape Ktima Aidipsos<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zapantiotisfotis.com\/\"><strong>Greek architect<\/strong><\/a> Fotis Zapantiotis and his team decided to place Ktima Aidipsos underground primarily for practical reasons, not just for the way it looks. The surrounding soil provides stable temperatures and natural humidity control, creating optimal conditions for wine aging without the need for mechanical systems. At the same time, the structure becomes part of the vineyard\u2019s topography. From above, the only visible elements are the retaining wall along the linear cut and the sunken circular plaza. The rest of the architecture remains hidden, allowing the rows of grapevines to dominate the landscape uninterrupted.<\/p>\n<p>the building leaves only two geometric marks on the land, a straight line and a circle<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wow wow-yellow\">tracing the subterranean rhythm of winemaking<\/h2>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Visitors approach the Zapantiotis-designed winery by walking through the vineyard, following the natural order of the terrain. A narrow path leads them toward a subtle incision in the ground, which gradually opens up to reveal the entrance. Once inside, a circular staircase leads down into the core of the project, where guests are invited to walk alongside the production spaces. The route passes through the fermentation hall, where tall stainless steel tanks reflect the dim lighting, and continues into the barrel-aging rooms and bottling areas. Along the way, the textures of the materials, the smell of wine, and the cool air from the earth all contribute to the experience.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of Ktima Aidipsos is the tasting hall, a space designed with vaulted ceilings, thick earthen walls, and soft, diffused lighting, to resemble a quiet, cave-like retreat. Here, visitors can taste the wine while being surrounded by the very conditions that helped produce it. The space is silent and still, insulated from the outside world, except for the occasional sound of footsteps on gravel. Finally, the path leads back up to the surface, emerging into the circular outdoor plaza. This final space reconnects visitors with the landscape and offers a moment of reflection, closing the loop between the earth, the architecture, and the wine.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>the linear building houses the production facilities<\/p>\n<p>a winery that respects the natural terrain<\/p>\n<p>the 1,500-square-meter Ktima Aidipsos is entirely embedded in the earth<\/p>\n<p>this circular void functions as a gathering point for visitors<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p>introducing a symbolic element to the otherwise rational layout<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>a quiet, cave-like retreat<\/p>\n<p>closing the loop between the earth, the architecture, and the wine<\/p>\n<p>a circular staircase leads down into the core of the project<\/p>\n<p>\t<!-- CLOSE ARTICLE CONTENT --><\/p>\n<div class=\"fullwidth-image\">\n<div class=\"layout-box\">\n<div class=\"page-content\">\n<p>guests are invited to walk alongside the production spaces<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\t<!-- OPEN ARTICLE CONTENT -->\t<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>name:<\/strong> Ktima Aidipsos Winery<\/p>\n<p><strong>architect: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/zapantiotisfotis.com\/\">Fotis Zapantiotis Associated Architects<\/a><strong> | <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/fotiszapantiotis\/\">@fotiszapantiotis<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>design team:<\/strong> Fotis Zapantiotis, Alexandra Zarani, Maria Agapaki<\/p>\n<p><strong>location:<\/strong> Aidipsos, Evia, Greece<\/p>\n<p><strong>area:<\/strong> 1,500 square meters<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/architecture\/circular-cut-vineyard-fotis-zapantiotis-underground-winery-greece-06-18-2025\/\">circular cut in the vineyard reveals fotis zapantiotis\u2019 underground winery in greece<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.designboom.com\/\">designboom | architecture &amp; design magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>fotis zapantiotis embeds winery into the earth in greece \u00a0 In the northern part of Evia, Greece, Fotis Zapantiotis proposes a winery that respects the natural terrain, the surrounding vineyard, and the process of winemaking &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[142],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.7 - 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