This document is an acknowledgement and summary of a thesis project proposing a new design for a farm winery and agri-tourism facility in Cumbum valley, Tamil Nadu. The student thanks their thesis guide and family for their support. The project aims to strengthen the social character of the district while integrating cultural functions and attracting tourists. The design focuses on the relationship between the winery and vineyard, using natural materials and passive cooling techniques to integrate the industrial and natural landscapes.

2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This Thesis is a culmination of the help,guidance and above all
love of many people with whom I have been associated over
this period.
I extent my gratitude towards Head of the department ,Dr.
Vinayak S Adane and Thesis
coordinator Dr. Smita Khan .
I would like to Thank Dr. Amit Wahurwagh for being my
guide.knowing him and working under his guidance has been
enriching experience .His patience ,constructive criticism and
excellent eye for details have provided a strong base to this
study.
I take this opportunity to convey my heartiest thanks to my
family and friends .They have provided immense mental
support and strength through out this project.
At last, I thank all those who have helped me directly and
indirectly in completion of this Project successfully .
Arunima KT
Email id: ktnimasatheesh@gmail.com
Phone no: 9021402227
8139878216
I, hereby declare that the Thesis titled “Farm winery and agri-
tourism at Cumbum valley, Theni district” submitted herein
has been carried out by me in the Department of Architecture
& Planning of Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology,
Nagpur. WATCH TOWER IN VINEYARD

3. This Thesis proposes a new design of a winery in
Cumbum valley, Theni district ,Tamilnadu.The
aim is to strengthen the social character of
district while integrating cultural functions as
well as attracting tourists to this defined
landscape.
Wine is the core of the design ,so the spaces has
been thoughtfully designed so that the production
is clearly organized and not compromised .In the
same sense ,different sets of experiences for
visitors have to be continuously and thoughtfully
build up. The contrasts between the industrial
and natural landscape with well-considered flows
have formed a driving force for the design.
Furthermore, the passive cooling techniques has
been constantly informing the architectural
decisions so a truly integrated design has been
achieved. The design focuses on the relationship
of winery and vineyard ,this proposal is an
exploration of the boundaries between man -
made architecture and natural landscape. The
design has a strong relation with the adulating
terrain ,using natural material ,natural energy and
allow the natural landscape to be the main focus.
Inconsiderate layout in many wineries allow
energy saving simply by passive means
The strong contrast between wine as a trigger of
emotions and wine as an industrial product
resonated with our wish for trying something we
haven’t dealt with. The openness of the
theme allows for imagination but on the other
hand professional wineries is nowadays an
industrial facility which demands both
technological process and indoor environment.
These two poles do not exclude each other but
they can mutually complement each other and
create integrated architectural solutions.
PATHWAY CONNECTING DIFFERENT FUNCTIONS

5. CONCEPT:
The concept of the design is dirived from the
symboitic relation of nature and build
up.Winery is an industry which cant sustain
without the cultivated landscape.wine is a
product of its landscape.The primary goal of
the project is the integration of engineering
s o l u t i o n s w i t h a r c h i t e c t u r a l
principles.following this method,the design
should not only be asthetically appealing ,but
also fullfilling demanding requirements for
the comfort and energy performance.
CIRCULATION AND ZONING:
zoning is done in such a way that there is
separate entry for visitors and service
entry,visitors center and accommodation
f a c i l i t i e s a r e o r i e n t e d t o w a r d s
vineyards.Separate buildings for different
f u n c t i o n s w h i c h co n n e c t s t h ro u g h
pathways.building are zone alone the slope of
the terrian.Visitors are welcomed to the
visitors center through the vineyards and
winery is zoned behind in a humble
manner.Separate parking for visitors and
worker are provided .The mater planning is
done alike planning of Agraharam house. The
spaces follows linear organization. Traditional
Kerala architectural feature are the prominent
part of the design.Thick stone walls are
provided in the winery so that take acts as
thermal wall and protect the interior from the
sun light and heat. Natural lighting is done
using skylights and light shelfs.Stone ,brick
and Mangalore tile are the main materials
used for the facade where as steel member
are used for structural stability. Drip irrigation
is provided in the vineyards and storm water
management is done through biome.

6. TOP VIEW OF SITE

8. VISITORS CENTER

9. ENTRANCE
FOYER
CENTRAL
COURTYARD
OFFICE
ROOM
WINE BAR AND
KITCHEN
WAITING CUM
RECEPTION
COMMERCIAL STREET
WINE TASTING ROOM
GALLERY SPACE
FUNCTION
HALL
OAT

10. PRESENTATION CORE AND FUNCTIONAL HALL

11. RESTAURANT LOOK OUT WITH VIEW
TOWARDS THE
VINEYARDS
BARREL ROOM THEME
RESTAURANT
GALLERY SPACE

12. COURTYARD VIEW OF VISITORS CENTER

13. VISITORS CENTER PRESENTATION CORE FUNCTION HALL

14. VIEW OF GALLERY SPACE

15. FERMENTATION HALL
GRAPE CRUSHING AREA

16. GRAPE CRUSHING AREA , WINERY

17. FERMENTATION HALL
SERVICE LEVEL

18. TOP VIEW OF WINERY

19. MATURATION HALL
BARREL FILLING AREA
(SERVICE SHAFT) BARREL STORAGE
AREA
BOTTLE STORAGE
AREA
WINE
FILITRATION AREA
WASHROOM
WASHROOM
PACKING ,LABELLING
AND LOADING AREA

20. VIEW OF WINERY AND SERVICE ROAD CONNECTING IT

21. GREEN ROOF

22. VIEW OF SEMI -OPEN RESTUARANT

24. VIEW OF ACCOMMODATION BLOCK