wine cellar
2007 - knoxville, tennessee

project description:

The experience of retrieving a bottle of wine from an outdoor wine cellar is reinterpreted in this wine room for a private residence. The design called for the conversion of a 25sf half bathroom to a wine display and storage space. The existing toilet and lavatory were removed and replaced with a 3/4” natural slate counter top with a wine cooler below. The existing wood floor was replaced with 12”x12” natural slate tile. The walls and ceiling are clad in Brazilian teak floor boards lightly coated with polyurethane. The left wall has black steel wine racks with a potential capacity for 80+ bottles stored flat against the wood surface. A custom fabricated black steel channel allows a 5’ LED strip light to be recessed into the ceiling. Light level is controlled with an illuminated button set into a teak board on the wall. The ceiling profile recalls peaked roof shapes of outdoor wine cellars, while the placement of the LED light creates a dramatic effect, reminiscent of sunlight streaming through gaps in an old wood structure.

responsibilities:

_I managed this project while working as a junior architect for the Benefield Richters Company in knoxville, tennessee.
_developed conceptual sketches for the client
_as built drawings
_creation of construction details
_created schedule and budget
_collected bids from subcontractors
_material pricing
_material delivery coordination
_daily on site construction manager
_material/color selection
_coordination of electrical/plumbing work
_renderings and mock-ups for client
_product research for custom 5' LED light
_fabrication/installation of custom steel light channel