Art Among the Vines

A picture is worth a thousand words... we have developed a real project, which could easily be located in any winery in Spain, to show how Atelier projects are carried out.

We've put ourselves in the shoes of the winery owner and the interior designer or architect who would oversee the project to develop an Atelier from its inception.

What is the owner looking for?

For some time now, the wine industry has been investing in avant-garde design when it comes to winery architecture. These are not just spaces for wine production and storage; they are places that aim to delight visitors through a complete visual and sensory experience.
Hence, many of the great architectural works of the 21st century are found in major Spanish wineries. They are spaces for the senses, true works of art.
So, why not extend this concept to the bathroom area? We cannot forget this space when designing an interior that is in perfect harmony with the overall architectural project. That's where the work of the artists in our studio comes in; it's about transforming the restroom area into authentic works of art that serve to continue the construction project of the winery complex.

What inspires the interior designer?

Once the architect or interior designer has the project in hand, what inspires them? Their input is essential to ensure that an Atelier project fits perfectly with the overall architectural work and the owner company's philosophy.
In our winery project, we have chosen the solidity of the earth and its strata, which provide robust and vital grapevines, as elements of inspiration. Surely for the interior designer of this project, the earth and its climate represent the uniqueness of the fruit that is determinative in the quality of the wine and that identifies the entire winery.

The Atelier's Work

Once the interior designer conveys what they are looking for in the project and their sources of inspiration, the artists at Bathco Atelier begin the creative process. Ideas, sketches, materials, initial brushstrokes – everything must be developed together with the interior designer. It is essential that both the artist and the client feel like integral parts of this project; the final result is undeniably linked to the collaborative capacity of both parties. This is why the Bathco Atelier is conceived as a shared workspace, where the project can be viewed, smelled, touched, and nurtured from the very beginning.

In the case of the winery, the final result is a series of sinks painted by the artist, Emeric Minaya, which represent the different strata of the earth and the elements involved in the winemaking process. Additionally, the ceramics themselves have been colored in shades reminiscent of different types of wine (white or rosé) and with the blue of water, which is as important for the grape's growth process as it is for the sink's functionality.

The design of the room is completed with a tile mural about wine harvesting, inspired by the engravings made in the 19th century. Here, the artist once again represents the land, his work enveloping it in the nostalgia of the past.