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ACO was asked to provide
a drainage solution for the
concrete paved area that
extends into the four vaults
and for the platform upon
which the building sits and
where rainwater is collected
for reuse.
Drainage solution
for Mont-Ras
Drainage providers ACO has designed and manufactured
a channel drainage system for a new winery building at
the Bodegas Mont-Ras winery in Girona, Spain.
Designed by architects Jorge Vidal and Víctor
Rahola, the new building has been designed
to complement the country house located at
the winery site while also meeting wine
production requirements.
Manufactured from concrete, the building comprises four
vaults plus three service zones, which provide storage
space and house technical equipment. The building’s
tasting room also has tunnel access to the upper part of
the main country house.
The structure of the new building is partially set into
the ground and its roof is covered with grass. As a
result, the humidity of the surrounding soil produces
an indoor climate conducive to wine storage and
keeps the indoor temperature at a more constant
level. The building’s design also means that rainwater
can be captured for reuse.
ACO was asked to provide a drainage solution for the
concrete paved area that extends into the four vaults and
for the platform upon which the building sits and where
rainwater is collected for reuse.
Forty-five metres of ACO modular slot channels were
specified for the concrete paved area outside the vaults
and run discreetly over the entire area. The channels
feature a groove of 8mm and were provided with flexible
joints to ensure their total water tightness. With built-in
slopes to facilitate cleaning and drainage, channels also
benefit from several outlets and incorporate dry sumps
that include extractable silt baskets and siphons to
facilitate easy cleaning and maintenance. PA
Architects:
Jorge Vidal and Víctor Rahola
Budgets and measurements:
Mario Barredo
Built area: 573.64m 2
ACO solution:
45m modular slot channel 20
January 2019 Volume 25 I Number 1
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