Scheidgen Winery Guest House

Tradition and future combined

At the Scheidgen family winery in Hammerstein, a guest house with four residential units offers accommodation for holidaymakers and seasonal workers. The modern new building combines traditional materials with modern PV technology. With its grey wooden cladding and grey metal roof from Kalzip, the building makes a modern statement and blends into the surrounding landscape thanks to its natural roof.

The Scheidgen family has been producing its traditional wines in the heart of the wine-growing village since 1779. With the wealth of experience gained over seven generations, the family business pursues a philosophy of combining tradition and progress. For builder Georg Scheidgen, another feature was also at the forefront of the planning: ‘Sustainability is particularly important to us in viticulture. And that’s why it was only natural for us to include the aspect of “sustainability” in our construction projects.’

The base of the building is made of stone, reflecting the region’s character. The core of the building was constructed using timber frame construction. With a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability, cellulose insulation was also used. Wood is also one of the central design elements on the façade: the grey-glazed and vertically arranged wooden elements give the building a calm, homogeneous appearance. Filigree balconies also offer residents a view of the vineyards and the Rhine.

Eine Nahaufnahme vom Dach des Kinderkrankenhauses

Sustainable roofing in many ways

Several factors were taken into account in the planning of the inn’s roofing: the roof had to meet aesthetic requirements, blend in with its surroundings and contribute to the building’s energy efficiency. With a natural roof on one side and a photovoltaic system on the other, the desire for a future-oriented, sustainable and energy-efficient structure was also fulfilled. All requirements were met with a roofing system from Kalzip. Kalzip AF 65/434 was chosen for a seamless standing seam roof, which, with its AluPlusZinc surface finish, has the appearance of a pre-weathered zinc roof and blends harmoniously with the grey wooden façade.

The green roof, which is visible from the Rhine, blends harmoniously into the natural surroundings. It also serves a sustainable purpose: equipped with a water retention system, it stores rainwater and reduces the load on the sewage system; the sedum planting provides a habitat for small animals and insects. Last but not least, this layer helps to regulate the climate: it keeps the building cool in summer and provides additional insulation in winter. The PV system on the roof also contributes to the future-oriented design, explains Thomas Steinhardt, design author at the responsible architectural firm Heinrich + Steinhardt Architekten: “With the photovoltaic system on the south side of the roof, we were able to meet the client’s request to integrate an environmentally friendly energy source into the building. This powers the heat pump, and electric cars can be charged with clean electricity via a wall box in the basement.“

Das Kinderkrankenhaus bei Nacht in der Vogelperspektive

Sustainable construction in a traditional setting

The new guest house at the Scheidgen winery is a prime example of how contemporary architecture can work in rural areas. Despite its modern materials and design language, the building blends harmoniously into its heterogeneous surroundings of existing buildings and vineyards. It also meets the sustainability requirements that client Georg Scheidgen set for the project: with the use of environmentally friendly materials, an energy-efficient building envelope and the integration of a natural and solar roof.