For this project, we had the pleasure of working with the Simic Architecture and Heatherbrae teams to bring a remarkable vision to life for the owners of Unsworth Winery. Set in a stunning rural landscape, the new tasting room rises naturally from its surroundings, offering an experience that rivals many of the province’s most memorable wine spaces.
As guests step through the doors, they’re welcomed by our custom-built reception area, setting the tone for everything that follows. Just behind it, the private tasting room pairs warm materials with intentional detailing, inviting slower moments and private tastings. Integrated TVs immerse guests in the beauty of the surrounding vineyards and property.
One of the trickiest pieces of the build was the vertical fins. By the time they were ready to go in, the ceiling slats above and the cabinetry that would sit between them had already been built. The fins had to thread the space between, with the top of each one aligning to a specific gap between specific ceiling slats overhead. The tolerance was millimetres on either side. There was no room to adjust the surrounding work if anything came in off. They went in clean.
Our scope also included the slat ceiling overhead, the vertical fins defining the back of the room, and the back-of-house cabinetry that keeps the space running seamlessly. And downstairs, you’ll find a deceptively strong floating shelf, purpose-built to cradle nearly ninety-nine bottles of wine on the wall…
