+ BATSON RIVER BREWING AND DISTILLING
PROJECT TYPE COMMERCIAL . RENOVATION + ADAPTIVE REUSE
SERVICES PROVIDED ARCHITECTURE + CONSTRUCTION
DATE COMPLETED 2021
PHOTO CREDIT ERIN LITTLE
Designed within a building previously used as a maintenance garage for Portland Public Works, Batson River Brewing and Distilling asked Barrett Made to create a space for elevated dining, distilling, and a tasting room in the heart of Portland’s Bayside neighborhood in the existing 9,500sf industrial space. The design works to leverage the existing rusticated finishes of the industrial single-story brick, timber, and steel building by accenting the patina of the existing surfaces with detailed architectural millwork, stone and a muted palette of surface color creating contrast resulting in a rich layering of textures and tones. The space consists of several unique seating areas allowing for a variety of different dining experiences from street side open air dining to intimate private booths. The space is also designed to be subdividable via a mezzanine with large floor to ceiling curtains that help accommodate private events and allow for simultaneous use of adjacent spaces.
Batson River Brewing and Distilling was honored with the 2021 AIA Maine People’s Choice Award.