Organized in the farm vineyard stands the new Winy House, a ready-to-move dwelling, preceded by the Tiny House.
In the picturesque vineyard landscape of Remstal, Germany, a new photo book has been released, offering a captivating glimpse into the world of winemaker's houses. Titled "Winemaker's houses. A small building guide for construction enthusiasts, winemakers, and wine lovers", the book, published by Waiblinger Iris Förster Verlag, is the brainchild of architect and winemaker's daughter, Anja Oesterle-Kieweg.
The 128-page hardcover book, priced at 24 Euro and featuring an ISBN of 978-3-938812-63-1, showcases a diverse range of winemaker's houses, from Stetten to Schwäbisch Gmünd. From weather vanes and old stone tablets with curious inscriptions to rusty locks, a plastic deer antler, and a wooden sled used as a wine rack, the book offers a unique and intimate look into these historic structures.
The book also includes historical photos by Richard Lenz and Jürgen Rieger, showcasing various types of winemaker's houses, such as brick, concrete, wood, and half-timbered styles. Readers will also enjoy impressive views into the valley, colourful flowers, vine stocks with gnarled trunks, and close-ups of various objects like a wasp enjoying some grapes.
Anja Oesterle-Kieweg's childhood memories include bringing her father lunch and doing homework in a winemaker's house. She has also designed a winemaker's house for her father's vineyard on the Schnaiter Halde.
However, building winemaker's houses is not a simple task. Due to the agricultural and protected landscape nature of vineyards, local and regional regulations are strict. Any construction, including tiny houses, usually requires special permits from local building authorities and must comply with zoning laws.
For those interested in constructing a tiny house in a vineyard, it is essential to contact the local building authority (Bauamt) in the Remstal municipality where the vineyard is located for zoning and permit conditions. Engaging with the IHK Region Stuttgart for consultation and advice on legal and logistic aspects related to tiny houses and modular buildings can also be beneficial.
It's worth noting that building regulations for winemaker's houses are very strict, with only full-time businesses allowed to build them. The dimensions of winemaker's houses are strictly defined, and cellars and terraces are prohibited. Some winemaker's houses in the book are in disrepair, overgrown with greenery or half in ruins, while others are lovingly cared for.
If you're intrigued by the world of winemaker's houses and are considering a visit to Remstal, Anja Oesterle-Kieweg's photo book is a must-read. It not only offers a fascinating journey through the history and architecture of these unique structures but also serves as a practical guide for those interested in construction in the vineyard landscape.
This photo book, "Winemaker's houses. A small building guide for construction enthusiasts, winemakers, and wine lovers," delves into not just the historical and architectural aspects of winemaker's houses, but also provides insights into the lifestyle and home-and-garden elements, showcasing various objects within these unique structures, such as weather vanes and wooden sleds used as wine racks. For those aspiring to build a tiny home in a vineyard, this book offers valuable information regarding local regulations and permit requirements.
