Burscombe Development, Coach Road, TN27

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Burscombe Site was once the site of an old grain store which has now been removed and has created a bare site for a purchaser to move forward with. The site now has planning permission to become the UK's first hydrogen powered winery and workspace. With the goal in mind to be completely 'off-grid'. The building and surrounding areas have been designed to utilise the natural surroundings of the site by reverting to a more organic way of operating and adhering to the seasons and what this means for the production line. Approved plans and elevations are available from the selling agents on request or on the Ashford Borough Council Planning Portal.

SUSTAINABILITY
The entire project has justified every element of the building and landscape in order to fully function as an off-grid viticultural warehouse and winery with additional retail space storage rooms and offices. The "Sky Meadow" will sit atop the entire main building which will provide not only a natural habitat for wildlife but also to allow for the collection of rainwater which will be stored in a lower pond. The natural roof meadow will function as a natural heating-cooling system for the building throughout the year too, providing insultation throughout the winter months as well as a cooling moisture mechanism in the warmer summer months.

ENERGY FLOW
The entire consented system is created with various energy source components. One planned method of energy harvesting is a small solar field of approximately 100 panels. This, as well as multiple hydrogen storage tanks and a fuel cell will allow for the generated energy to be stored on site and to efficiently power the building all year round, with the summer months primarily being beneficial for solar energy directly and winter months using the excess hydrogen already stored.

THE VINEYARD & FOOD PRODUCTION
The vines and production of food will surround the main building and are designed to be produced and grown on site. Designed within the main building is the winery where the grapes will go to be crushed, manufactured and stored to be later tasted and experienced on site. With another emphasis being on local produce, there is also adequate storage and kitchen space to preserve the produce grown on site, as well as to be eaten as part of the experience of visiting the winery and viticultural building itself.

TASTING ROOM & KITCHEN
Within the main building to focus for visitors is the entire sensory experience of tasting and discovering local food and wine as a by-product of a completely off-grid operation. The vision for this room is an airy and tranquil space with light filtering in through glass dome, with intimate areas for smaller groups.