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by Tom Kundig (Foreword by), Jordan MacKay (Introduction by), Canan Yetmen (Contribution by)
Located at the eastern edge of the Texas Hill Country, the private wine cave explored in this architectural monograph is hidden along a secluded river bend but actually just a short stroll from the amenities available at the nearby ranch. The project was designed to take advantage of an existing excavated cave in the north face of a solid limestone hillside. Protected on the east and west by tall oak and elm trees, the shot-crete lined tube can barely be seen within the native landscape. The unassuming exterior entry court offers a little mystery, revealing only a hint of what lies within. Heavy limestone boulders, collected from the excavation, and lush vegetation further camouflage the entry to the mouth of the cave. Hill Country Wine Cave delivers a privileged insight into how the architectural firm Clayton Korte conceived, planned and executed this discreet architectural masterpiece.
Author Biography
Tom Kundig FAIA RIBA Tom Kundig, FAIA, RIBA, has spent over four decades crafting award-winning architecture across six continents as principal / owner and founder of global design firm Olson Kundig. His works spans adaptive reuse developments and hospitality destinations to sports facilities and venues, museums, wineries, private homes, and more. Tom has received some of the world's highest design honors, including more than two dozen AIA National Honor Awards and an Academy Award in Architecture from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He regularly lectures around the world, and has been named in The Wallpaper* 400 as a "tastemaker" of American culture. Jordan Mackay Jordan Mackay is a James-Beard-award-winning journalist. His work on wine, food, and spirits has appeared in Food & Wine, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Decanter, and many others. He's the author of nine books, including Secrets of the Sommeliers and The Sommeliers Atlas of Taste (with Rajat Parr), Franklin BBQ (with Aaron Franklin), and The Maison Premiere Almanac. Canan Yetmen Canan Yetmen is a writer based in Austin, Texas. A former publisher of Texas Architect magazine, she works with architects to craft stories that illuminate the value and importance of good design in shaping a better world. She is an honorary member of the Texas Society of Architects and author of three novels.
