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Novelty Hill Januik Winery
Woodinville, Washington
Mithun Architects + Designers + Planners
The concrete-paneled facade of the Novelty Hill Januik Winery fits seamlessly into its industrialized suburban location, but the utilitarian allusion quickly melts into warmth once inside, as wood, stone, and glass are interwoven throughout the classy concrete interior. Guests enter the 31,000-square-foot building through the tasting room, where fir trellis beams hang over the rectilinear space. The wine-tasting bar incorporates dark stone quarried from the vineyard property into the design. A rear glass wall overlooks the tank and bottling room below, and guests can witness part of the grape-to-glass process. Storage facilities and the barrel room are on the basement level, along with office spaces. The main level includes a kitchen and function room, as well as a boardroom, all of which provide easy access to several outdoor terraces. |