Swede-owned vineyard impressively bolsters Sweden's winemaking reputation
In the picturesque Swedish countryside, Kullabergs Vingård, a vineyard nestled within a 19th-century farm complex, has recently undergone an exciting expansion. The project, designed by Stockholm-based Berglund Arkitekter, marks the studio's first commission for a vineyard.
The expansion, completed in recent times, includes a winery, machine hall, press hall, tank hall, bottling and packing room, and a cellar, totalling approximately 2000 sq m. This expansion has come at a critical time for Swedish wine making, as there are now many ambitious new vineyards in the country.
The design of the new addition incorporates environmental awareness, with a focus on using few materials and robust, age-resistant materials. The use of wood is one aspect of Kullabergs Vingård's design that reflects its environmental focus. The extension of Kullabergs Vingård is an exciting learning experience for the Berglund Arkitekter studio, as they explore new aspects of design related to wine production.
Paulina Berglund, the project's architect and practice co-founder, emphasized that Kullabergs Vingård's design incorporates environmental awareness. She expresses excitement about being part of a team that has put Sweden on the wine map.
Kullabergs Vingård is situated in the heritage-protected part of the northwest of Skåne country. The vineyard has grown in size to approximately 20 hectares. The original barn structure at Kullabergs Vingård remains the tallest building on the campus due to local planning regulations. The new addition has joined the existing structures in the complex, which includes a bar for wine tasting.
Interestingly, Kullabergs Vingård was not allowed to exist until the mid-1990s due to regulations. From June 2023, Sweden's wine producers are finally allowed to sell their wine within their farms, allowing visitors to stop by for a taste.
The expansion of Kullabergs Vingård was designed with integration with the natural landscape in mind, preserving vineyard views and the local ecosystem. It also complies with local building regulations and cultural heritage conservation, ensuring that the new addition is part of the heritage-protected part of the northwest of Skåne country.
Functional spatial planning was also a key consideration, with the new facilities accommodating additional wine production, storage, tasting rooms, and visitor amenities. Sustainability features, such as energy-efficient design and water management, have also been incorporated into the expansion.
For those seeking detailed, project-specific information about the Kullabergs Vingård expansion, I recommend consulting architectural reports or official statements from the vineyard or its architects.
- The extension of Kullabergs Vingård, designed by Berglund Arkitekter, includes a focus on lifestyle elements such as wine tasting bars, in addition to the winery, machine hall, press hall, tank hall, bottling and packing room, and a cellar.
- The home-and-garden aspect of Kullabergs Vingård is evident in the vineyard's design, which incorporates environmental awareness, uses wood, and complies with local building regulations and cultural heritage conservation, ensuring its harmonization with the natural landscape.
