Article source: Richard Beard Architects

Theorem Winery is located west of downtown Calistoga, California, within the Diamond Mountain appellation in Napa Valley. Eschewing the ubiquitous large winery venues focused on handling hundreds of guests at one time, Theorem is designed as an intimate, bespoke experience where hospitality reigns supreme.

The 60-acre complex features a cluster of late-19th century structures originally built by Beverley Cole as a country retreat to escape the fog of San Francisco (Cole is noted for establishing what would become the University of California/San Francisco Medical System). The property includes a small schoolhouse and a distinguished Greek revival cottage known as the Cole House, which was restored and remodeled by Richard Beard prior to masterplanning the property for the new winery. The winery is designed to complement the restored historic structures, taking inspiration from the vernacular agricultural buildings found on site and in the region. Clad in dark-toned materials to visually recede into the surrounding landscape, the complex takes second seat to views of Mount St. Helena to the north and vineyards to the south.

Image Courtesy © Paul Dyer

• Architects: Richard Beard Architects
• Project: Theorem Winery
• Location: Calistoga, California
• Photography: Paul Dyer
• Project Manager: Katherine Schwertner
• Project Architect: Bruno Lopez-Moncada
• Interior Design: Nicholas Vincent Design
• Contractor: Finley Construction
• Landscape Architecture: Blasen Landscape Architecture
• Structural Engineer: ZFA Structural Engineers

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