Viticulture Collection Pitve

The Viticulture Collection Pitve is located in the existing building of the former school, situated at an elevated point on the island, offering beautiful panoramic views. The permanent exhibition is planned for the upper floor and gallery, where the viticulture collection is displayed. The ground floor is envisioned as a multifunctional space for exhibitions, wine presentations, educational purposes, and a community area for the local population.

The spatial concept of the permanent exhibition is based on the integration of contemporary interior elements made of steel and structurally colored MDF, so the original design of the building is not altered. The exhibition element is formed to create “niches” for displays, while the space in between flows freely allowing unobstructed views of the landscape and revealing the original volume of the building. At the same time, the visitor experiences a dual exhibition: a curated museum display through a series of controlled scenes in the niches, and free views toward the landscape. The interior elements include storage areas for equipment for events, which remains easily accessible yet hidden during regular museum operation. The multi purpose hall on the ground floor can, through a system of folding panels, be transformed into a fully enclosed projection room, a semi-open workshop space.

At the start of the project, the building had been partially structurally repaired after a previous fire, though significant structural deficiencies remained, and a restoration of the facade was underway in accordance with conservation guidelines. The exhibition setup and accompanying functions are integrated within the existing building structure as an "inserted" contemporary, independent spatial element made of steel construction. This creates an additional gallery in the attic space and simultaneously structurally reinforces the building. The house-school remains intact in its original volume. Materials are selected for a term of use, easy to maintain sustainable and recyclable as well. Part of the permanent exhibition is set in the exterior, partially found in situ. Lightly “floating” concrete platforms have been formed for displaying exhibits, following the terrain’s topography and extending activities to the outdoor area in a way that barely touches the natural landscape.