tercio winery

Amidst the olive trees and vineyards of Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico, Tercio Winery is located adjacent to the previously completed project. Perpendicular to each other, the buildings form a dialogue by opening to a common plaza. Acting as another layer of the landscape, the winery responds to the rising volumes of the surrounding mountains.

Inspired by the owner’s wine recipe (1/3 Cabernet, 1/3 Barbera, 1/3 Petit Syrah), the linear design of this “wine lab” is comprised of three main spaces that open completely to the outside and bring natural ventilation into the building. The materiality of the structure reflects the rough yet sophisticated process of wine production. The corten steel exterior and the white acrylic interior skin contrast the raw natural environment with the refined end product.

project: Tercio Winery
location: Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico
architect: Sebastian Mariscal Studio
design team: Dominique Houriet, Sebastian Mariscal
materials: concrete foundation, wood frame, steel and acrylic panels, stainless steel wine tanks
completion: July 2007
photo by Hisao Suzuki

Sebastian Mariscal is founder of Sebastian Mariscal Studio, established in 2000 in San Diego, California. Bringing a hands-on approach to architecture, the studio engages in design, development and construction, seeking creative freedom for experimentation and innovation. The work has been featured in national and international publications and has received numerous awards. Born in Mexico City in 1970, Sebastian Mariscal started his architectural education and experience at an early age at his father’s studio. In 1988 he opened his own studio in Mexico City followed by collaboration with Tonet Sunyer in Barcelona (1995-1996). He joined Jonathan Segal in San Diego, CA (1997-2000) before staring his own practice.

Built projects:
2008 – Wabi House, Carlsbad, CA
2007– SIX, La Jolla, CA
2007 – 2inns, La Jolla, CA
2006 – On Grape, San Diego, CA
2004 – Valle House, Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico