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Wine tasting room gets a large sliding door and fixed frames

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    • The Wine Sanctuary, the new tasting room at the winery of England’s leading wine producer Chapel Down, features a large set of Grand Slider II sliding doors with stunning panoramic views over the Kent vineyards.

    The converted barn, designed by Guy Hollaway Architects and built by Coleman & Peters, sits at the heart of Chapel Down’s operations and to fully connect the Wine Sanctuary to the vineyard the key to the design was to maximise the year-round views over the rolling Kent countryside. To achieve this the finished project incorporates full height fixed frame glazing alongside Grand Slider II sliding doors.

    The combination of large glass panes and frameless corners seamlessly connect the inside of the barn to the terrace and the vineyards beyond, whilst perfectly framing the natural beauty of the surroundings.

    At the heart of the interior of the tasting room is a large central wine-tasting table that stretches the length of the space providing seating for up to fifty people, whilst the signature feature of the room is a stunning bar with the words ‘Great Minds Drink Alike’ embossed into the fascia of the copper top.

    For more information about Chapel Down, including details of their vineyard tours and their fantastic range of wines, beers and spirits visit www.chapeldown.com.

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    Images used courtesy of Guy Hollaway Architects/Chapel Down and must not be reproduced without express permission.

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    A vineyard with neat rows of grapevines stretches into the distance, bordered by trees and a foggy horizon. Beyond the vineyard, a few houses stand adorned with sleek aluminium sliding doors, enhancing their modern charm against the rustic landscape.
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    Modern wine tasting room with floor-to-ceiling windows and sleek aluminium sliding doors, wooden floors, a central bar with stools, and wall-mounted shelves filled with wine bottles.
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    The long room, adorned with wooden beams and dark wood furniture, features large windows complemented by sleek aluminium sliding doors. Wine racks line the walls, offering a perfect view of the lush greenery outside.
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    A modern black building with large glass windows and sleek aluminium sliding doors is surrounded by trees. It features a stepped wooden deck with multiple black tables and chairs on a grassy lawn, creating a seamless blend of nature and contemporary design.
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    A row of inverted wine glasses on a shelf with the words "GREAT MINDS" engraved catches the light streaming through aluminium sliding doors. Trees are visible in the blurred background.
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    A bar counter with a row of empty wine glasses, a solitary bottle, and a floral arrangement is warmly illuminated by hanging lights. Behind it, aluminium sliding doors add a modern touch. The phrase "Great minds drink alike" is etched on the counter.
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    Outdoor seating area with wooden tables and benches next to a building featuring large windows and sleek aluminium sliding doors, overlooking a grassy field and vineyard.
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    A modern bar with a long black counter and high stools, featuring sleek aluminum sliding doors. Large windows on the left provide natural light and a view of the outdoors.
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