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The project is the result of the studio’s close collaboration with the client, long history of working in the region, and a full immersion with the landscape. The team went beyond the conventional approach to learn the nuances of the landscape, including working a wine harvest to learn about grape cultivation. Looking at the site and the existing heavy-timber barn built in 1937, the concept was developed around the question “what would a farmer do?” Built with Douglas Fir and cedar trees from the surrounding landscape, the original red barn became the center of the project.
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Set in the Chehalem Valley outside of Newberg, Oregon, the property sits at a seam between loamy wetland meadows and forested hillsides on one of the most fecund ribbons of soil for pinot noir in the United States. The result of resourcefulness and honor for the land, the restored barn and surrounding additions accommodate wine production, animal husbandry, crop production and harvesting, living quarters, spaces to entertain, taste wine, and experience a vibrant working farmstead. The design takes a contemporary approach to the area’s historic barns with gabled roofs, corrugated metal siding, and a red exterior that references the surrounding forests. The new buildings are constructed with trees felled from the surrounding area.
This spirit of sustainability and resourcefulness pervades the farm, as many of the buildings are built from repurposed elements of the farm’s original outbuildings. The old terra-cotta block milk shed was converted into a restroom building and the concrete stave grain silo converted into an egress stair. Floors, walls, and ceilings in the tasting room building are fully finished with reclaimed wood from deconstructed buildings at the farm.
Guided by an ethic of resourcefulness and honor for the land and its legacy, Sequitur Winery comprises a restored barn, new tasting room, and surrounding additions that accommodate wine production, animal husbandry, crop production and harvesting, living quarters, as well as spaces to entertain, taste wine, and experience a vibrant working farmstead. At the heart of the transition from dairy farm to winery is the transformation of an historic barn into a cathedral for winemaking. The tasting room building is located at the heart of the property, connecting visitors to its many landscape and working spaces. The warm interior space allows for hosting guests in an intimate setting, contrasting a sense of calm to the natural hum of the land and wine production. Serving is arranged in multiple window seats, connecting the tasting experience to the light and sounds of the farm. The buildings are as much a product of their site as is the wine that’s made inside them. The former dairy barn, originally constructed in 1937 from Douglas Fir and Cedar trees from the farm, was restored to give it a new life and purpose. The barn’s original frame remains in use as the barn’s structure, and the structure of the new buildings are made in a similar manner from trees felled and milled on site. w
The architects’ had a clear commitment to design that connects to the land, respects its historical context (a 100-year-old dairy farm), and engages a rigorous approach to the use and reuse of materials. They were incredibly responsive to our needs and vision, following a process that was creative, collaborative, and fun. The project is a highly functional place of beauty immersed in the fabric of the farm and the craft of winemaking. Guests say it is one of their favorite spots in the valley.
Observation Studio is a full-service architecture and interiors firm based in Portland, Oregon. Our
philosophy is one of productive tension—between lyricism and technique; texture and clarity; generosity and precision. We seek to understand the multiple narratives and desires that drive each client, and to transform those drives into built space. Our work functions across scales—balancing bold, abstract forms with humanity and detailing. Our architecture is one of understanding and generosity. We are steeped in the history of craftsmanship and the Pacific Northwest’s design legacy.
We have completed state-of-the-art wineries; cultural facilities; live/work spaces; and private residences. Each project has given us a new understanding of the importance of material selection, site orientation, program development, and experimentation, and each has led us to form new and lasting relationships with local builders, artists, clients, and craftspeople.
