Completion year: 2024 Gross built area: 235 m2 Project location: Mendoza, Argentina Program / Use: Commercial architecture - Hospitality - Photo credits: Luis Abba

The project emerges as a continuation and expansion of the original wine shop, now occupying a larger space and further developing the concepts introduced in the first intervention. The proposal draws direct inspiration from the rhythm of vineyard rows, translating this reference into a spatial sequence of architectural elements that organize and define the interior. The main design operation is based on the use of simple, recycled materials, employed in an innovative manner. Phenolic plywood is adopted as the primary material and explored through the expression of its edges, linearity, and formal versatility. This approach generates a series of structural ribs that run through the space, becoming denser toward the back and gradually dissolving toward the entrance, reinforcing movement and spatial depth. The material palette is complemented by the incorporation of recycled metal sheet made from inverted food cans, locally known as “chapa loca,” which adds texture and subtle reflectivity. This material is strategically applied to highlight specific areas, particularly the entrance and the bar fronts. The bar counters are a distinctive feature of the project. Their surfaces are made of custom polished concrete, incorporating fragments of recycled green glass bottles. Backlit from below, the glass pieces glow through the surface, producing varying shades of green that establish a direct visual connection to the world of wine. Conceived as a shared space, the project favors high tables that encourage social interaction. The iron table legs reinterpret, in a contemporary key, the forged bases of traditional Singer sewing machines, evoking a familiar and artisanal reference within a modern setting. Vino Bien 2 consolidates a strong identity through the integration of material experimentation, reuse, and cultural references, offering a warm and expressive space that expands the experience of the original wine shop while reinforcing its connection to the viticultural landscape that inspires it.