Terroir; a design proposal of a Scanian vineyard; inspired and defined by its context
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Master's Thesis
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This thesis addresses the growing issue of
placelessness in contemporary architecture,
particularly within the context of Swedish
viniculture, where buildings often lack regional
identity and appear homogeneous across different
locations. Focusing on the Scanian countryside,
the study envisions an alternative future in which
Swedish wine production not only flourishes but
also shapes a distinctive architectural language
rooted in local heritage and material culture.
Drawing on the theory of critical regionalism, the
research investigates how a contemporary vineyard
in Vallåkra can establish a unique architectural
identity for Scanian wine production by utilizing
regional materials, traditional forms, and site-specific
design principles.
Through a combination of literature review, site
analysis, interviews with local stakeholders, and
iterative design processes, the thesis explores the
intersection of global wine architecture precedents
and the cultural, historical, and material context
of Vallåkra. The project proposes a vineyard design
that synthesizes global influences with local
values, aiming to create a modern interpretation
of Scanian architecture that is both innovative
and contextually grounded. By emphasizing
proximity, longevity, and the use of locally sourced
materials-such as stoneware from the historic
Wallåkra Stenkärlsfabrik-the design aspires to
offer a sustainable alternative to generic, context
insensitive building practices.
Ultimately, the thesis contributes a design proposal
that challenges the dominance of placeless
architecture in the Swedish wine industry. It
demonstrates how architectural expression can
reflect and reinforce local identity, engage with the
unique history and landscape of Vallåkra, and foster
a sense of place that resonates with both tradition
and contemporary needs. The work aims to inspire
future developments in Swedish viniculture and
rural architecture by exemplifying how critical
regionalism can mediate between global trends and
local distinctiveness.
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critical regionalism, architecture and identity, sense of place, Swedish viticulture, scanian countryside, local materials, site-specific design, regionalism, Nordic terroir, rural architecture, material culture, vineyard design, place-making