The design completely underlies the architectural demands. As it’s a transformative element, recognising its main function right from the start isn’t always obvious. The grapes follow the laws of gravity during their whole processing, being unloaded from the transport life to their pouring in the wine barrel. They continue deep into the wine cellar and pass through some of the gates. The airtight closing of the heat insulated gates guarantee that the different temperatures in the rooms are maintained. This is a non-negotiable must for the optimal aging of wines. A climate buffer between the supporting shotcrete wall and cellar serves the simple purpose of stabilising the temperature in the building without having to resort to energy-consuming technology. The high-quality features of Auroport’s gates contribute to this.
Some figures: 67 doors and gates, 446 m² door and gate surface, for a total of 1,315 m’s surface, 9 T Corten steel, 650 m² Corten surface, 1,230 kg PU foam; main gate: Telescope sliding gate 11,400 x 6,800 mm, 90 mm thick featuring PU foam insulation and thermal transmittance values of 1.4 W/m²K, integrated cable transport system in the gate
Some figures: 67 doors and gates, 446 m² door and gate surface, for a total of 1,315 m’s surface, 9 T Corten steel, 650 m² Corten surface, 1,230 kg PU foam; main gate: Telescope sliding gate 11,400 x 6,800 mm, 90 mm thick featuring PU foam insulation and thermal transmittance values of 1.4 W/m²K, integrated cable transport system in the gate