Have you found the perfect location for your winery? Congratulations! But before you get carried away by excitement, it's time to think about your winery building design.
Careful designing is required to ensure a winery that's effective, functional, flexible, and safe. Below are five things you should keep in mind when designing your winery.
But first, a word of caution: No matter how good you think your design skills are, it's never a good idea to design a winery by yourself. You'll make mistakes that could cost you your business. So instead, let our expert designer design your winery for you. We have years of experience and will deliver exceptional results.
Things to Remember
1. Planning and Design
The primary function of a winery is to produce wine. As such, your winery design should encourage maximum productivity and should be conducive to efficient operations. Your design should also stipulate where the wine will be produced and stored. The design should also factor in specific spaces for grapes collection, preparation, and fermentation. Also, every space should have its own temperature and light specifications.
2. Show Casing
Your winery should be placed next to your vineyard to help with showcasing. And the tasting room should have clear and strategically placed windows to enable customers to view the vineyards. A competent designer should also help you design viewing points that allow customers to see the barrels and cellars.
The aim is to create an unrivaled experience and encourage your customers to come back for more.
3. A Robust Insulation System
Insulation of your winery is essential to the manufacture and storage of your wine. However, a poorly designed insulation system will expose your wine to unfavorable conditions that could ruin its quality. You'll also be forced to dig deeper into your pockets to meet your heating and cooling needs.
4. Install Right Utilities Systems
A good winery should have a good electric connection and drainage system for maximum productivity. Speaking of utility systems, if you want a drainage system that allows easier cleaning, consider a slot floor drainage system over a floor drainage system.
5. The Right Flooring Material
Wine processing equipment can be excessively heavy, meaning they can leave permanent markings on the floor. To protect your floor, go for robust and durable flooring materials. Additionally, the materials you choose should be able to withstand fluctuating temperatures and be easy to maintain.
We Are Here to Help!
At Henderson Architect, we have extensive experience in planning and designing wineries from the ground –up. We'll handle every aspect of the process, allowing you to focus on your business. Call us today at 707-237-5240 or fill our online contact form to book an appointment.