Hotel Marques de Riscal
Gehry Partners, LLP

Photo © Thomas Mayer

The winery of Vinos Herederos del Marques de Riscal is located in Elciego, in the Rioja region of Spain, and is one of the oldest wineries in the region. The building is a series of rectilinear elements, clad in sandstone, combined with sweeping panels of gold and pink titanium, and mirror finish stainless steel.

Traditionally the wineries in the region are not open to the public, but as a component of an overall plan to redefine and invigorate its public image, Marques de Riscal commissioned the design of a small building intended to provide a unique experience for visitors to the winery.

The site for the building is approached along a road that leads through the vineyards and through existing wine production facilities that date primarily from the mid-nineteenth century.


Photo © Thomas Mayer

Photo © Thomas Mayer

Photo © Thomas Mayer

The building is lifted above the site on columns, creating a small entry plaza beneath the building itself and providing breathtaking views of the vineyards, the San Andres Church, and the surrounding town and region from each of the areas located in the upper levels of the building.


Photo © Thomas Mayer

Photo © Thomas Mayer

Photo © Thomas Mayer

The entry plaza leads to the reception area and to a bar, which are set along the edge of a small area of the vineyards. An outdoor terrace leads to a small pool, and a covered walkway extending from the building allows visitors the opportunity to overlook the vineyards and the surrounding region.


Photo © Thomas Mayer

Photo © Thomas Mayer

Photo © Thomas Mayer

Photo © Thomas Mayer

Distributed throughout the three upper levels of the building are fourteen guest bedrooms, a wine tasting room, a 172-seat restaurant including a public dining room, a private dining room and outdoor dining terraces, and conference facilities.


Photo © Thomas Mayer

Photo © Thomas Mayer

Photo © Thomas Mayer

Photo © Thomas Mayer

Photo © Thomas Mayer

Offices and meeting rooms for administrative staff are located adjacent to the building and are linked both to the building and to existing winery offices and production facilities.


Sketch courtesy Gehry Partners, LLP

Photo courtesy Gehry Partners, LLP
Study Model

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Study Model


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Structure

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Site Plan


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Second Floor Plan


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Third Floor Plan

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