From design to construction of the new cathedrals of wine

In the world of wine, the container is just as important as the content. Today, wine cellars are no longer hidden technical spaces but iconic places where architecture conveys identity, communicates a vision, and becomes part of the brand experience.

Curved lines, subterranean structures, scenic arches, monumental vaults: designing a winery means going beyond the limits of conventional construction and working in a realm where creativity and engineering must interact with precision. This is where Arbloc comes into play.

Wine cellar architecture deserves forms that endure

Every winery is a unique project, yet they all share the need to combine technical functionality, architectural expression, and landscape harmony.

Arbloc supports designers, studios and construction companies with custom-made formwork capable of transforming complex designs into concrete structures that are efficient and faithful to the original concept.

For designers: uncompromising creative freedom

Arbloc’s formwork systems are conceived to shape complex geometries: vaults, arches, curved walls, columns, staircases, and three-dimensional architectural details.

While Arbloc does not engage in architectural design, our technical department works alongside studios and professionals to:

• Analyse geometries;
• Optimise 3D models;
• Identify the best technical solutions for on-site casting.

Thanks to CAD/CAM modelling and CNC milling, we translate any shape into precise formwork, ready for the construction site.

For construction companies: efficiency and control at every stage

Each element is:

• Engineered in every detail (hole patterns, segmentation, joints, alignment systems);
• Optimised to facilitate handling and assembly;
• Designed to reduce installation times and minimise errors or waste.

We also supply EPS templates for installing masonry arches and vaults, making traditional construction techniques easier with contemporary tools.

Engineered EPS: technical material for signature architecture

We use high-density EPS, selected according to casting pressure and the geometry of the structure. Depending on project requirements, formwork can be:

• Resin-coated for high-fidelity reproduction of milled surfaces;
• Reinforced with wood to increase structural strength or to support flat areas;
• Paired with sheet metal or PVC for special finishes or limited reuse.

Although often intended as disposable formwork, many Arbloc formwork systems are reusable, depending on the geometry and surface treatment.

Technology and craftsmanship serving design identity in the creation of signature wine cellars

Each formwork element is the outcome of an integrated process: digital design, customised manufacturing, manual finishing, and quality verification. This approach guarantees:

• Technical reliability on site;
• Geometric precision;
• High aesthetic quality, especially for exposed concrete.

Building a wine cellar with Arbloc means building identity

A wine cellar constructed with Arbloc formwork is not just a well-executed structure: it is recognisable, enduring architecture capable of expressing the designer’s vision.

We work alongside designers and construction companies to create signature wineries that become icons of the wine and cultural landscape.

Contact us to develop the solution best suited to your project.

If you are a designer, find out how Arbloc can assist you in developing the technical solution that brings your design idea to life. Read more

If you are a construction company tasked with building a design-driven winery and need technical solutions that can replace traditional carpentry while respecting the project’s complexity, Arbloc is your partner – offering sales engineers, a technical office, and custom-made formwork. Read more