Rubik’s Cube inspires new South Australian winery attraction

The d’Arenberg Winery in South Australia’s McLaren Vale is close to completing a unique visitor centre with a design inspired by the a Rubik’s Cube.

Work on the $13 million building, known as the d’Arenberg Cube, started in spring. When complete, the five-storey building set among the McLaren Vale winery’s Mourvedre vines will feature wine tasting and functions rooms, a restaurant and a viewing gallery.

The design from Nic Salivati from ADS Architects has with the top two storeys turned askew from the rest.

The exterior features an intricate diamond pattern, with the bottom storey clad in reflective glass and set back from the ones above to create the illusion that the cube is floating on top of the surrounding vines.

d’Arenberg chief winemaker Chester Osborn said the cube reflected the complexities of wine and was a project he had been working on for 10 years.

Osborn explained “I’ve always considered winemaking to be a puzzle that needs to be put together, as it’s a complex combination of geographical elements like soil and geology, viticulture, blending and balance.

“This building is yet another puzzle to solve, the external patterns join together for a seamless solution. Ideally, all elements of wine should do the same.”

Osborn aims for the building to be recognised as a new national landmark and a significant tourist destination.

The project has received $2 million in funding from the South Australian Government.

South Australian Regional Development Minister Geoff Brock said the development was an investment in the future of the region and would support the state's economic priorities of having premium food and wine exported to the world.

Images: Artist's impression of the d’Arenberg Cube (top) and its inspiration (below).

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