Frank O’Gehry knows Better
Nestled in the 19th century established wine region of Rioja, this ribbon-like construction is the roof to a unique hotel in Alava, Spain. Hotel Marques De Riscal was designed by renowned architect, Frank O. Gehry, in an attempt to redefine the traditional image of winery regions in Spain. The architectural masterpiece, is at the same time a hotel with 43 modern suites all with wireless internet, LCD TV’s, marble bathrooms, a fine restaurant, a tourist center and is well renown in the area for a winery tasting house.
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.
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.
If you are appreciate architecture, it’s a must ,and if you are a wine amateur it’s just bliss!
View other Frank O’Gehnry projects:
Wode Paint Boudicca & Wode Scent Boudicca
