ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
glass , metal , oak and acacia wood is clean and direct and supports the organic form of the building . At the same time , the utmost attention is paid to precision craftsmanship and detail .
The direct contact with the landscape , enabled by large expanses of glazing , generous terraces , and a pitched roof , brings a variety of natural moods and seasons to the experience of the space .
Embedding the building in the terrain creates a feeling of a welcoming background and a natural blending with the place from which the wine comes . The view and airiness can be enjoyed from the terraces and the artificial hill of the green roof , where one can enjoy the fabulous scenery of the horizons of Kurdějov , the Pálava looming in the distance and the plains stretching towards Austria . The spaces of the wine house are changeable and conducive to social , and romantic moments as well as quiet contemplation over a glass of wine .
We believe that the Gurdau Winery concept will make a significant contribution to the rapidly growing and increasing wine and winetourist culture in the Czech Republic , and will support the growth of a new charming tradition of cultivated encounters and connections between man , wine and landscape .
SUSTAINABILITY
The building is designed with the utmost respect for the surrounding landscape . It is completely covered by a curved extensive green roof so that it is almost invisible in distant views once the vegetation has grown . The surroundings of the building are supplemented with a number of new shrubs and mature trees in order to also create an optimal microclimate in the future . The location of the building right in the vineyard minimizes the transport of raw materials and workers within the winery . The production areas are located under the terrain , while the customer areas are open to the sun through a glass façade , thus making use of passive energy . To prevent overheating in the hottest summer months , thermally insulating triple glazing is designed in combination with wooden oak slats in front of the windows , a sufficient overhang of the curved roof , and shading of the pergola in front of the façade with tarpaulins . An air-to-water heat pump is used for heating . Rainwater is collected in a storage tank and used for irrigation of the vineyard .
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