![]() ![]() The design team pursued a higher level of treatment for the wastewater so that it can be reused as irrigation in the landscape. Due to the lack of connection to the city’s wastewater system, all wastewater is required to be treated on site. They are dripfields that receive the entirety of the wineries’ wastewater. To the north and east of the production facility, two fields of grasses and wildflowers serve more purposes than meet the eye. The brightly colored wildflowers highlight the graphic concrete blocks and bring new life to the mid-century breeze block concept. In another, the blocks are filled with a drought tolerant grass and wildflower hydroseed mix. In one condition, the blocks are incorporated into the ground plane and filled with stabilized decomposed granite to make an accessible path. The pavers recall the iconic “breeze block” screens of mid-century Palm Springs California. Bordering the tasting room patio is one such detail–concrete grass block pavers. The mid-century modern language is also incorporated into the landscape through subtle detailing. The berms are constructed with recycled off-haul from the adjacent highway. The native-grass-covered berms pay homage to the hills in the distance while providing alternative places to lounge and enjoy the beautiful views. The strong shapes create enclaves for visitors to gather and delineate areas of gridded planting, permeable gravel paving, and playful rolling berms. Concrete paths create modernist, biomorphic spaces which juxtapose the linearity of the surrounding vineyards. The architectural design depicts a strong mid-century modern vocabulary which is continued into the landscape. The landscape team created dynamic zones between the buildings, giving visitors a variety of spaces to explore, while guiding them away from the busy industrial operations. The relaxing hospitality space needed to be buffered from farm operations, while the wine production needed to function without being impacted by visitors. Each element of the Ashes & Diamonds landscape was carefully considered to create a vibrant, sustainable space for visitors and employees alike.ĭesigning a tasting room and industrial production facility in such close proximity was a unique challenge. The landscape design embraces sustainable strategies –from treating and recycling wastewater on site, to supporting organic farming through the planting palette. Working closely with the architect and winemakers, the landscape team helped bring the client’s vision to life–a bold, modern winery, grounded in the context of Napa Valley. ![]() The 30-acre property is home to an upscale tasting room, a full-scale production facility, and vineyards. Located in Napa California, Ashes & Diamonds Winery draws inspiration from mid-century modern architecture and the beauty of the surrounding California landscape. ![]()
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