ZACA CREEK WINE COUNTRY RESORT
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ZACA CREEK WINE COUNTRY RESORT
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AB design studio created Zaca Creek, a sprawling wine country resort in California’s Central Coast, to meet the demands of the region’s wine and tourism economy after extensive market research showed the area lacked major hospitality developments.
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The architects developed a highly responsive program respectful of the agricultural region—known for its world-class wine—to entice new visitors, including locals. A main hotel provides lodging for large groups staying for events, such as wine tours, corporate retreats, and weddings. For added privacy, a collection of casita-style accommodations surrounds the hotel.Onsite facilities feature a range of activity-based amenities to foster a communal environment.
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A section of built-in kiosks allows different wineries to host onsite tasting events, drawing in tourists and locals seeking an authentic wine tasting experience. A new amphitheater supports a range of entertainment options open to guests and the community. A rustic barn with expansive views of grassy fields and grazing livestock further evokes the site’s historic farmland heritage.
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LOT SIZE | 7,78 ac. |
PROJECT SIZE | 93,374 SF |
LOCATION |
Buelton, CA
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PRINCIPAL | Clay Aurell, AIA |
PROJECT MANAGER | Clay Aurell, AIA |
DESIGN TEAM | Josh Blumer, AIA | Tod Stockwell | Joel Herrera | Denise Rocha | Schyuler Bartholomay | Christopher Halliday |
INTERIOR DESIGN | AB Design Studio, inc. |
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT | AB Design Studio, inc. |