Download The site for winery is located at Akluj (Dist. Solapur) , Maharashtra

WINERY AT AKLUJ , M A H A R A S H T R A - A N I N D U S T R I A L B U I L D I N G
The site for winery is located at Akluj (Dist. Solapur) , Maharashtra having a typical subtropical climate. It sits in the middle of 44 acre vineyards with road on the north side.
In an industrial building, the performance of the building in terms of it’s function is of
paramount importance.
Economy in construction plays an important role as every penny invested is expected
to gain calculated income. Besides creating an appropriate environment for the work
encouragement, it is a great challenge to achieve sustainability in the building as
normally industrial buildings are perceived as menace to sustainability.
This project has been designed using climate as the basic parameter of the design and
has been successfully completed in a stipulated budget and time.
The true architecture is beyond all these technical parameters of the building. Every
building has the unique soul which expresses itself in it’s unique manner. The soul of this
building is the intricately designed spaces which interact with each other in such a
manner that the visitor can feel the process of wine making. One can enjoy viewing the
vineyards and the processing unit from the wine tasting lounge and feels the entire
process of wine making.
The challenging part of the project is to maintain the environmental quality as per the
product specification.
The winery is divided into three main zones Manufacturing unit, Administration block and Guest house. The primary and largest
zone is the manufacturing unit which needs to follow technical parameters precisely on
which its performance is based.
The solar passive approach has been used to attain thermal comfort & use of natural
light and ventilation has reduced the running cost of the project adding to its cost
effectiveness.
Open spaces are integral part of built form as they tend to modify the microclimate
based upon how they are positioned. The main tank hall and the administrative block
are placed in such a way that central courtyard is formed. This courtyard remains
shaded by the built masses around it hence reducing the heat gain during the day.
Building materials form a large component of energy consumption that is why it
becomes important criteria for any sustainable building. This project has been built with
large use of natural and low cost materials.
Landscape plays a key role in the campus not only as a visually pleasing element but
also as a microclimate modifier. The landscape for Winery is designed to merge with its
surroundings and has natural flair to it.
The interior is very simple and minimalist. The wine tasting lounge is designed in such a
manner that it floats over sprawling vineyards and landscape mound and also has view
of the main tank hall through courtyard. FROM TASTING LOUNGE ONE CAN GET THE VIEW OF
VINEYARDS AS WELL AS THE MAIN TANK HALL WHILE TASTING THE FINISHED PRODUCT.....FEEL THE
PROCESS