Evening Land Vineyards
“At Evening Land Vineyards, we believe that land stewardship, vineyard sensitivity, and conscientious farming are key to producing high quality, age-worthy wines that depict a true sense of place.”
This ethos is driving our approach to architectural design as we translate our clients’ vision into physical spaces. The goal is to immerse visitors in the essence of the vineyard, blending the agricultural essence of the region with minimal intervention to accentuate its distinctive qualities.
We recognized the need to simplify site infrastructure and create spaces that emerge harmoniously from the natural surroundings. Collaborating with landscape experts, we crafted a design to integrate with the environment.
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Location: Hopewell, OR
Size: Hospitality 13,750 SF, Winery 5,575 SF
Approaching Evening Land’s “Seven Springs” vineyard, a beautiful alley of cherry trees lines the long driveway. The pavilions emerge, pushing up to the surface from the rocky native hillside, framed by lush forests. Guests follow a path that conforms to the site’s natural contours, ensuring both ADA and general access while carefully directing views.
Our vision was to craft an immersive environment that captivates all the senses, establishing a deep connection between visitors and the vineyard’s soil. This intimate setting is meticulously designed to enable users to savor the wines from this distinctive property while creating a comfortable environment that blurs the line between tasting room and vineyard.
Three interconnected tasting areas nestle into the hill, each oriented towards specific site vistas. The pavilions provide sweeping views of the Seven Springs vineyard, onsite forests, and specifically frame Mt. Bachelor, Mt. Hood, and Mt. Jefferson.
The proximity of the vines, just 30 feet from the pavilions, anchors the tasting space within the land’s fabric. Two of these pavilions are open-air, allowing visitors to fully embrace the atmosphere, even the weather. To better ensure user comfort, each pavilion is equipped with a spacious fireplace. The eastern hillside location minimizes wind chill and glare, making the space enjoyable during afternoons and evenings.
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DESIGN TEAM: Hope Telford AIA, Jason Didion, Ben Stalker AIA, Rebecca Morello
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: Christopher McFadden of Christopher Lane LLC
CONTRACTOR: Chris Haedinger of AD Construction
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Minimized material usage, favoring locally sourced building materials.
Green roof
Locally harvested wood (from within 12 miles of the site).
Passive heating and cooling.
Thermal mass.
Water harvesting.
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Addressing the recurrent threat of wildfires, we’ve collaborated closely with the local fire marshal.
We’ve augmented requriements to maintain our design while ensuring fire safety. For instance, fire vehicle access necessitates a 20-foot driveway width, which we’ve accommodated by providing additional water sources and sprinkler systems for the buildings.
Measures like these allow us to preserve surrounding trees and uphold the integrity of the site and architecture.
