Third Wind Vineyards is a conceptual design study that focuses on engaging the land while reflecting the industrious nature of wine making. The building introduces elements associated with ‘green design’ including three dominant vertical axis wind turbines serving as a visual fulcrum. The turbines are anchored into a central programmatic space purposed for wine fermentation. The roof of this space is designed as the though the earth has been peeled up and interwoven with operable photo voltaic glass panels allowing natural light to reach the space below. Flanked on both sides, this central space is connected to a hotel and spa reaching ten stories into the sky as well as a wine cave descending several stories below grade. Situated on an ocean side plot of land reminiscent of California’s central coast, the building maintains a low profile to allow wind to flow through and around toward the vineyards. The deceptively irregular hotel however, reaches upwards to give guests stunning views of the coast line. Guests can also wander freely throughout the facility, finding their way to a gathering point adorned with a fire pit, or venture even deeper into the wine caves to discover that perfect sip accompanied by a unique chandelier reminiscent of an exploding barrel frozen in time.