Chybik + Kristof Architects & Urban Designers have completed construction of the Lahofer Winery in the Czech Republic. Nestled in the Morovian countryside, the winery embraces the region's archetypal cellar design through a vaulted design that rests on a grid of arched beams housing three interconnected structures.

The production facility displays the wine-making processes and lies adjacent to the visitor center and tasting room. Above the the building lies the roof that serves as an amphitheater for cultural events open to the public. The seamless connectivity of the roof draping to the ground creates a fluid continuation of the buildings integration with the surrounding landscape.

Inside, the visitor center is enclosed in a glass facade and faces south, drawing in plenty of natural light, while highlighting the natural wood and concrete materials throughout the cellar.

"The design of the Lahofer Winery is deeply rooted in nature, and in the respect thereof," Founding Architects Ondřej Chybík and Michal Krištof explained in a statement. "At a time when culture and nature appear to be antagonistic forces, we envision a space reflective of the longstanding symbiosis between the two in the region – one that profoundly respects the environment on which it rests. The structure unfolds into the native terrain, immerses itself into the surrounding vine rows, thereby preserving the essence and integrity of both soil and culture. Additionally, moving beyond a purely productive viewpoint, we prioritize a communal visitor experience, notably by allocating the roof as a public space open to local and international visitors – an experience essential to the understanding and appreciation of the wine."