18th Century Stone Cottage Transformed Into Brilliant Pantone 375C Winery

The beautiful <a href="http://masrodo.com/" target="_blank">Mas Rodó winery</a> in Mediona, Spain is built on top of the remains of an old 18th century Catalan cottage. Founded in 2005, the winery released its first wines to the public in 2009 -- not too long after the new building opened. The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/green-renovation">renovation</a> was completed by Barcelona-based <a href="http://www.salaferusic.com/salaferusic_projects_ficha.php?id=14&amp;c=1" target="_blank">Sala Ferusic</a>, and it combines historic architecture with modern techniques, materials and energy-efficient design. A brilliant green (Pantone 375C) is used as an accent in the windows and tasting rooms to create a spring-like atmosphere throughout the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/foster-partners-unveils-new-eco-winery-in-spain/">eco-winery</a>.

The original 150-acre estate included an old 1970s agricultural warehouse and a 1900s stone cottage, both of which were incorporated the renovated winery.

The Mas Rodo Winery and estates.

Sala Ferusic sought to make use of these existing structures while refurbishing them into a contemporary <a href="http://inhabitat.com/high-tech-wbf-lab-leed-platinum-winery-collects-enough-rainwater-to-irrigate-all-of-its-vineyards/">wine production facility</a>.

he winery also works to preserve the ecosystem by taking into consideration the ecology, agriculture, and oenology of wine production.

As such, energy efficiency was a high priority in the renovation of the facilities.

A wood and steel facade was built around original masonry skirting to create the wine production room.

This contemporary addition redefines the space yet respects the history of the structures.

The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nhns-green-factory-features-movable-louvers-for-employees-to-adjust-light/">double skin system</a> of wood/steel and masonry moderates the temperature of the production room, providing the optimal conditions needed for fermentation.

This new building minimizes the amount of energy needed to maintain this optimum temperature.

The building's wooden facade acts as a rain screen and shading device.

The stone walls also helps moderate humidity levels, which are important in wine making.

Two large <a href="http://inhabitat.com/stylish-h2hotel-features-an-undulating-green-roof-and-a-bevy-of-eco-amenities/h2hotel-6/">coreten steel</a> volumes break up the uniform wooden facade while providing views out over the estate and vineyards.

The south-facing window provides views from the tasting room into the fields, and the covered porch on the western side serves as an entrance for the harvest.

The wine tasting room.

The wine storage room.

The production facility.

Side elevations of Mas Rodo Winery.

Layout of the winery.

Ground floor plan of Mas Rodo Winery.

First floor plan of Mas Rodo Winery.