Built atop the rolling hills of eastern Napa Valley in California, the Odette Estate Winery was designed with sustainable farming and wine production in mind. Designer Signum Architecture was awarded as an Industrial Building category winner for the project in the 2017 American Architecture Prize competition.

With Signum Architecture partner Juancarlos Fernandez as design lead, the Odette facility features a green roof that appears to have emerged from the earth. At the front, sliding perforated aluminum screens veil the winery's covered crush pad and open-air workspace. The screens emit a back-lit glow in the evening, while the perforations allow for ventilation.

According to the architects, the sweeping graceful curves on the side of the building were inspired by a swan’s wing, a reference to the famous Tchaikovsky ballet character Odette. Behind the screens are three repurposed shipping containers that function as a winery laboratory and office space. The project earned LEED Gold certification for its on-site renewable energy created by solar panels as well as conscientious use of building materials, among other factors.

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