Penfolds Magill Estate
On a site rich in wine-making history, bold contemporary structures provide a dramatic counterpoint to the beauty of Penfolds Magill Estate’s historic buildings.
Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold settled in Magill in 1844, and it was here that the first vintages of Grange Hermitage were made. Sensitivity and innovation have shaped the development. New offices, conference and function facilities, wine storage and tasting areas feature, as well as entirely new buildings housing a warehouse and restaurant.
A new road layout sets off the village character of the historic buildings, keeping vehicle activity to a minimum. The additions that have grown up around the buildings over time have been stripped away to reveal the strength of their original forms. Bold new structures with clean lines and generosity of light and space provide a counterpoint to the original winery, never dominating the historic core.
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Project Facts
Location |
Kaurna people, Magill, SA |
Client |
Southcorp Holding |
Services |
Architecture |
Complete |
1996 |
Value |
$5.7 million |
Photography |
AJC |
Awards
1996 - Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) SA - Winner of for Merit Award, Commercial
1996 - Master Builders Association - Winner of for CSR Award, Excellence in Commercial/Industrial Buildings
1996 - Master Builders Association - Winner of for Ansett Award for Excellence in Heritage Work
1996 - Civic Trust of South Australia - Winner of for Merit Award– Buildings in their Settings
1995 - Australian Institute of Building Award - Winner of for Outstanding Professional Excellence
Key Contacts
John Whittingham
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