Custom metal elements organize space, frame views of the surrounding landscape, and define a coherent language between architecture, interiors, and materiality.
At the Famiglia Olivini winery, inaugurated in 2019 next to the historic farmhouse of Demesse Vecchie, the project designed by architect Massimo Carolei interprets the tasting area as a space meant to be experienced and crossed through. In this context, the steel elements produced by Siderio do not serve a purely technical function; rather, they contribute to shaping the architectural identity of the environment, establishing a dialogue with the vineyard landscape and the material character of the place.
A system of elements that organizes space
Benches, a back-bar bottle rack, balustrades, a bookshelf integrated along the staircase ramp, and steel window frames were conceived as parts of a unified system capable of organizing circulation and defining visual relationships without interrupting spatial continuity. The design intention was not simply to introduce furnishings, but to construct a coherent ensemble that enhances the tasting area both functionally and perceptually.
Within this logic, the window frames also assume a specific role: not merely technical closures, but scenic openings toward the vineyards. The choice of metal aligns with a project that highlights materials traditionally associated with vineyards – wood and iron – and finds further coherence in the history of the Olivini family, long connected to the steel trade.
Geometric rigor and formal control
The project stands out for its essential language, defined by sharp geometries and clean edges. The balustrade-bookshelf, welded directly on site, accompanies the staircase ramp while serving both an architectural and protective function. Its presence structures the space without weighing it down, maintaining a precise balance between use and composition.
The benches on wheels were designed to introduce flexibility within the tasting area, allowing different spatial configurations depending on operational needs. Their integrated storage function adds an additional layer of practicality. The back-bar bottle rack, meanwhile, derives from an adaptation of the Ventiventi system, reinterpreted to integrate seamlessly with the architectural language of the winery and contribute to the creation of a coordinated and balanced environment.
Iron and finishes as a design choic
Material was treated as an integral part of the project. Most of the elements feature a raw iron finish, a choice that intentionally leaves workmanship and construction details perceptible, enhancing the materiality of the metal and reinforcing the industrial character of the intervention.
The window frames follow the same approach, with a raw iron finish protected by a transparent coating, preserving the surface from wear while maintaining the authenticity of the material.
The back-bar bottle rack introduces a chromatic variation through a matte black powder coating, creating a point of contrast within the overall system. The result is a project in which iron and wood interact coherently with the architecture of the winery and the surrounding vineyard landscape, transforming material into a defining element of the space’s identity.
