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Urs Hauser Winery

- Contone, Switzerland

A winery in Contone, Switzerland, designed by Wespi De Meuron Romeo.

Cube-shaped building with rust-colored facade and perforated design in an open area with trees.

A large, cube-shaped building with a rust-colored facade stands in an open area with a few trees and a clear sky. The building has a perforated design and is surrounded by a paved area.

Story

Urs Hauser Winery

A winery seamlessly integrated into the Swiss landscape

The Urs Hauser Winery in Contone, Switzerland, is a testament to the precision and elegance of Wespi De Meuron Romeo's architectural vision. Nestled within the picturesque Swiss landscape, the winery is designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings while offering a functional space for wine production and tasting.

Design Highlights

  • The structure employs local materials, ensuring a natural integration with the environment.

  • Clean lines and minimalist forms define the building's aesthetic, creating a serene atmosphere.

  • The spatial organization facilitates efficient wine production processes while providing welcoming spaces for visitors.

  • Large windows and open spaces maximize natural light and offer panoramic views of the vineyards.

Key Facts

Location Contone, Switzerland
Architect Wespi De Meuron Romeo
Materials Local stone, glass
Function Winery

This project exemplifies contemporary architecture through its thoughtful integration with the landscape, use of local materials, and functional design. It stands as a symbol of modern elegance and efficiency in the heart of Switzerland's wine country.

Technical summary

Updated 2/7/2026

Finishes

  • Facade: Rust-colored perforated metal panels.
  • Interior Walls: Concrete walls with a minimalist finish.

Materials

  • Metal — Facade panels and interior perforated screens.
  • Concrete — Interior walls and ceilings.
  • Wood — Interior doors and barrels.

Construction / Systems

  • Facade System: Perforated metal panels with rust-colored finish.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: Rust, Concrete Gray
  • Lighting: Natural and recessed lighting creating patterned shadows.

Images

Cube-shaped building with rust-colored facade and perforated design in an open area with trees.
Rust-colored building with perforated metal facade and sparse trees in front.
Modern rust-colored building of Urs Hauser Winery with parked cars and mountains in the background.
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Rust-colored building facade with 'Urs Hauser' sign and a leafless tree in front.
Interior view of a minimalist space with a wooden door and glass panel in concrete walls.
Concrete staircase with two flights of stairs and central wall, illuminated by recessed lighting.
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Winery interior featuring metal fermentation tanks and wooden barrels.
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Interior room with concrete walls, wooden door, and large grid-patterned window.
Interior space with concrete walls and ceiling, metal elevator door, red industrial object, and light patterns from a perforated window.
Interior space with concrete walls and a perforated panel door casting light patterns.
Winery storage room with wooden barrels and stainless steel tanks.
Interior of a winery featuring wooden barrels and concrete walls.
Concrete corridor with perforated metal panels casting shadows.
Interior view of a concrete wall and staircase with a wooden-framed glass door.
Interior space with concrete walls and ceiling, wooden door, and perforated metal screen window.
Perforated metal panel with circular holes casting shadows, with a blurred landscape visible through the holes.

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