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Join celebrated architect Lucy Clemenger RAIA from Lucy Clemenger Architects for an architectural tour of Delatite Winery including Delatite Cellar Door followed by a wine tasting and lunch.

Winner of the Sir Osborn McCutcheon Award for Commercial Architecture in the 2023 Victorian Architecture Awards and the Harry Seidler Award for Commercial Architecture in the 2023 National Architecture Awards, Delatite Cellar Door has sweeping views across Taungurung Country.

The new Delatite Cellar Door provides a unique wine tasting and dining experience located in the foothills of the Victorian Alps. The building utilises environmentally sustainable design principles and reflects the warmth and generosity of Delatite’s owners in a new commercial setting. Stretched out along the ridgeline, the building is a series of interconnected pavilions surrounded by expansive decks, terraces, and courtyards. Timbercrete blade walls extend into the landscape with curated openings allowing glimpses through and across the building and surrounding vines.

Tour and Lunch Details:
9:00am:  Bus departs Melbourne (41 Exhibition Street)
12:15pm:  Welcome from Winery Owners, Institute and Brickworks with glass of Pet Nat
12:30pm:  Architectural Tour with Lucy Clemenger
1:30pm:  Lunch at Delatite Cellar Door  (set menu lunch included in registration, not including drinks)
3:30pm:  Bus departs winery
6:30pm:  Bus arrives at 41 Exhibition St., (approx. depending on traffic)

Pricing
Members:              $65
Non-Members:      $75

Price includes:
Return bus transfers between Melbourne (41 Exhibition St) and Delatite Winery
Architectural tour of Delatite Winery by Lucy Clemenger RAIA
Set menu lunch at Delatite Cellar Door with a glass of Pet Nat on arrival. Please note: all additional drinks are not included and must be purchased on the day. (Please advise dietaries during registration.)
 
Numbers are strictly limited.

Citation from the Victorian Architecture Awards Jury:

The remarkable commercial success of this beautifully designed Delatite Cellar Door is a testament to the exceptional relationship between the client and architect. Throughout their visit, guests are immersed in a multisensory experience that unfolds with each passing moment. Sitting gracefully in the landscape, guests are invited on a gentle ascent through the magnificent surroundings to the building. Moving through the space, every opportunity is seized to connect to the environment, as demonstrated through the external portal that frames Mount Buller in the background, creating an imaginary threshold to the cellar experience.

The spaces unfold effortlessly, displaying exquisite, understated details that make use of the skills of local craftsmen and locally sourced materials. This reflects the tireless commitment of both the client and architect to sustainability and their respect for the land, fostering a seamless relationship with nature in line with their business philosophy. The interiors successfully create a welcoming domestic atmosphere where visitors can pause to take in the view and warm and welcoming space. The client’s generosity in sharing their stunning asset with the local community is reflected through the spatial organisation of the building and landscape. This is enhanced through the versatility of the space allowing the opportunity for music festivals and local farmer’s markets to take place on the premises in future.

Lucy Clemenger RAIA