Wine Cellars
Climate-controlled storage
Climate-Controlled Wine Storage
Wine requires specific conditions to age properly—stable temperature between 55-58°F, humidity around 70%, darkness, and minimal vibration. Standard home environments offer none of these. Basements fluctuate with seasons, living spaces are too warm, and refrigerators are too cold and dry. A serious collection demands purpose-built storage.
Wine cellar construction is primarily an environmental engineering project. We design vapor barriers that prevent moisture migration through walls, insulation systems that maintain stable temperatures, and cooling units sized to your cellar's volume and thermal load. Custom racking accommodates your collection's mix of bottle sizes—standard Bordeaux, larger Burgundy, magnums, and half bottles. Door seals, threshold treatments, and proper ventilation for the cooling system complete the envelope.
Your wine ages in optimal conditions, protected from the temperature swings and humidity variations that damage lesser storage. A properly built cellar preserves and improves your investment for decades.
Your Project
Team
Kevin Wojtas
“Kevin is a skilled Production Coordinator with extensive experience in the architecture and planning industry. He demonstrates competency across AutoCAD, landscaping, InDesign, public speaking, and sustainable design. He also serves as a media and communications specialist and holds a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.”
Rafal Leonczuk
“Rafal manages project timelines and coordinates between design and construction teams to ensure smooth project execution. His attention to detail and organizational skills help keep projects on track from start to finish.”
Caroline Denk
“Caroline holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis, with a minor in Business. She emphasizes thoughtful design and meticulous attention to detail when developing distinctive client projects. She particularly enjoys designing vibrant spaces that celebrate Chicago's seasonal variations.”