Anna Stuart

CONCEPT

A retro-inspired brewery school and taproom engages the community through a dynamic, bold and playful atmosphere. Artisanal elements bring craftsmanship to the forefront while reminiscent forms and finishes create a nostalgic flare. The spatial planning intends to bring people together to build memories and share knowledge while still prioritizing necessary privacy requirements.

MAIN LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

Natural colours and textures contrast subtle industrial elements, eliciting a warm and comfortable atmosphere. Users are confronted with the host stand upon entering the tap room, with the central staircase creating a grand backdrop while also housing the main bar. The staircase creates an interesting volume over the bar and provides an exciting focal point with the rest of the tap room wrapping around. After delivering a small survey to people in the community, one of the most notable takeaways was the desire for different types of seating options. Each seating cluster promotes a slightly different experience, with banquettes and lounge seating in the sunroom on the west, large high-top communal tables in the center, large booths to the south and more intimate banquette seating to the east of the entrance. A ramp leads up to the brewery where the beer is made and students have interactive classes. To the left of the brewery is the bottle shop, with its own separate entrance from the street for those wishing to visit the store without going through the tap room.

SECOND LEVEL FLOORPLAN

When entering the second level from the central staircase, users are welcomed into the tasting lounge. This is an elevated experience with a more luxurious feel to the tap room, while still maintaining the retro inspired theme. This space can be reserved for private events or just for a different experience. The tasting lounge is closed off from the rest of the space to provide a level of privacy to the educational component on this floor. In the left corner you can see the lab, this space is equipped with storage for all of the testing equipment required for the beer making process, as well as sinks to wash the equipment. The classroom is set up for theory learning with a large smart board and desks for all the students. The staff area features a lounge, meeting room, private washroom and 3 offices for the 3 instructors. The student lounge features individual lockers for each student where they can safely store their belongings, two washrooms, a kitchen featuring beer taps and different seating options for students to study or unwind between classes.