"The renovation includes new architecture by Aidlin Darling Design, interior reception spaces by Bamo, and landscape design by Surfacedesign. Encompassing it all is a celebration of the land, its history, and respect for the late Robert Mondavi, who founded the winery sixty years ago and served for years as the unofficial ambassador of Napa Valley wines. The iconic Robert Mondavi Winery built off of its original 1966 design.(Adam Rouse)"
"The iconic, original building on Highway 29, designed by Cliff May in 1966 with an angled roof and mission-style tower, has been restored in a disassembling and reassembling process that repurposed some construction elements and debris in innovative ways. Artwork from the original Mondavi family collection blends with more recently acquired pieces. New architecture above the cellar includes a mezzanine and western-facing facade that looks onto the Mayacamas and To Kalon vineyard, known as one of the most coveted plots in Napa Valley for its superb cabernet."
"Inside, the vibe is relaxed and distinctly Californian, from sea-blue side tables by Floris Wubben and a woven Bonacina chair, to ceramic lamps by Eric Roinestad. Textures and colors were inspired by the vineyards and Mayacamas mountains. Glass walls and spacious terraces deftly marry indoor and outdoor spaces. In addition to looking outward, you can stand on the catwalk looking down into the cellar at the brand-spanking-new set of steel fermentation tanks."
"Plans are underway for new solar photovoltaic arrays as part of the winery's sustainability initiatives. A central part of the original landscaping was the lawn that served as the site of a popular summer concert series, launched by Mondavi's wife Margrit in 1969 and continuing since 2013 with BottleRock Presents handling ticketing and production. That area has now been reimagined with walkways, and nativ"
The winery renovation adds new architecture, interior reception spaces, and landscape design while honoring the land, its history, and Robert Mondavi’s legacy. The original 1966 building on Highway 29, designed by Cliff May, has been restored through a disassembling and reassembling process that repurposed construction elements and debris. Inside, the atmosphere is relaxed and distinctly Californian, using sea-blue and woven furnishings, ceramic lighting, and textures and colors inspired by vineyards and the Mayacamas mountains. Glass walls and spacious terraces connect indoor and outdoor areas. New architecture above the cellar adds a mezzanine and a western-facing facade overlooking the Mayacamas and To Kalon vineyard. Steel fermentation tanks are visible from a catwalk. Solar photovoltaic arrays are planned, and the historic concert lawn has been reimagined with walkways.
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