A lived-in room, used as a dressing room and laundry room, is completely rethought to house a constantly growing wine collection.
The project grew out of the needs of a wine lover who had run out of space to store their bottles properly. Showine transformed the existing room into a bespoke climate-controlled wine cellar, bringing insulation, technology and furniture together in a single project.
Giving the space a new function
The house was already finished and lived in when the work began. The room chosen for the new cellar was used as a walk-in wardrobe, cloakroom and utility space; some cases of wine had already found a place in the existing furniture, but without controlled storage conditions.
After the survey, the wardrobe was removed and the space was prepared for its new purpose. Showine planned the cellar's thermal insulation on the back wall and both side walls, also working on the sloping ceiling with a dropped section that made it possible to integrate the lighting.
The work was coordinated with the owner's architect, integrating the cellar's technical requirements into the overall design of the room.
Furniture built around the technology
The composition combines open wooden elements, black-painted aluminium structures and wooden inserts for the bottles, while at the front the climate-controlled cellar is closed by sliding glass doors.
The indoor unit of the cooling system was placed at the centre of the furniture and built into the composition. Cold air is distributed upwards along the back wall and then drawn back in at the front through dedicated grilles.
Integrated, yet always accessible
The wine cellar cooling unit remains fully accessible over time, allowing for any maintenance work. Furniture, runners, grilles and doors were precisely coordinated to make the best use of the available space without compromising the performance of the cellar's cooling system.
Installation is planned from the start
A turnkey project also covers everything that makes the build possible: access, the size of passageways, compatibility with lifts and stairwells, handling of components and the sequence of assembly work.
Showine checks these elements before installation, coordinating the fitting with the actual features of the building and the trades involved.
On this project, the large glass doors could not be carried in the lift. Handling was therefore planned via the building's stairs, organising transport and assembly around the available access.
The furniture and glazing were developed to measure, taking into account from the outset the requirements of the cooling system, the finishes and the installation method. Showine managed all these components as a single point of contact, ensuring continuity between what was designed and what was built.
The result is a completely transformed space, where wood, black aluminium and glass create a precise architectural presence, while the technology remains integrated, accessible for maintenance and discreet in everyday use.
From walk-in wardrobe to bespoke climate-controlled wine cellar
A lived-in room, used as a dressing room and laundry room, is completely rethought to house a constantly growing wine collection.
The project grew out of the needs of a wine lover who had run out of space to store their bottles properly. Showine transformed the existing room into a bespoke climate-controlled wine cellar, bringing insulation, technology and furniture together in a single project.
Giving the space a new function
The house was already finished and lived in when the work began. The room chosen for the new cellar was used as a walk-in wardrobe, cloakroom and utility space; some cases of wine had already found a place in the existing furniture, but without controlled storage conditions.
After the survey, the wardrobe was removed and the space was prepared for its new purpose. Showine planned the cellar's thermal insulation on the back wall and both side walls, also working on the sloping ceiling with a dropped section that made it possible to integrate the lighting.
The work was coordinated with the owner's architect, integrating the cellar's technical requirements into the overall design of the room.
Furniture built around the technology
The composition combines open wooden elements, black-painted aluminium structures and wooden inserts for the bottles, while at the front the climate-controlled cellar is closed by sliding glass doors.
The indoor unit of the cooling system was placed at the centre of the furniture and built into the composition. Cold air is distributed upwards along the back wall and then drawn back in at the front through dedicated grilles.
Integrated, yet always accessible
The wine cellar cooling unit remains fully accessible over time, allowing for any maintenance work. Furniture, runners, grilles and doors were precisely coordinated to make the best use of the available space without compromising the performance of the cellar's cooling system.
Installation is planned from the start
A turnkey project also covers everything that makes the build possible: access, the size of passageways, compatibility with lifts and stairwells, handling of components and the sequence of assembly work.
Showine checks these elements before installation, coordinating the fitting with the actual features of the building and the trades involved.
On this project, the large glass doors could not be carried in the lift. Handling was therefore planned via the building's stairs, organising transport and assembly around the available access.
The furniture and glazing were developed to measure, taking into account from the outset the requirements of the cooling system, the finishes and the installation method. Showine managed all these components as a single point of contact, ensuring continuity between what was designed and what was built.
The result is a completely transformed space, where wood, black aluminium and glass create a precise architectural presence, while the technology remains integrated, accessible for maintenance and discreet in everyday use.
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