Scope: Turn an existing 10,000 square ft storage building into a brewery and tasting room requiring special rooms for spontaneous fermentation. The challenge was to keep the spirit of the old building without disrupting the eclectic nature of both the industrial and residential neighborhood.

Solution: A single architectural move delineates the tasting room from the brewery. The actual building is very large, so the tasting room became a “box within a box” bringing the area into an appropriate scale creating a comfortable environment. A large window gives the room an indoor/outdoor feel.

Architectural Thoughts: Spontaneous fermentation comes from the natural yeasts in the air. The result brings an unparalleled taste, not similar to regular beer. The architecture accommodated the unique needs of the brewery, while maintaining the integrity of the original building. And we love beer. So we are excited.