A brewery in Brazil opened its doors and the mandate is not only focused on the modern consumer experience but on sustainability, as well. Located in the city of Ribeirão Preto, Toca do Urso features "a taproom and a beer garden for the Cervejaria Colorado brewery.
The architecture practice tasked with the project to develop the vision and layout for this brewery in Brazil was São Paulo-based SuperLimão Studio. The professionals worked tirelessly to figure out ways to "minimize materials, waste, and energy usage." As a result, part of the structure is sunken in 1.5 meters below the ground. As the climate in the area tends to be quite hot, this decision is made in the interest of not relying on air conditioning to keep guests comfortable. SuperLimão Studio also chooses other materials such as concrete and gabion cages to ensure comfort in terms of temperature and noise.
Photo Credits: Maíra Acayaba
Modern Cave-Like Breweries
SuperLimão Studio Boasts an Eco-Forward Layout for a Brewery in Brazil
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Breweries - Breweries are designing sustainable and eco-friendly layouts to cater to conscious consumers.
2. Subterranean Structures - Designers are creating sunken structures to conserve energy and reduce dependencies on air conditioning for temperature control.
3. Innovative Building Materials - There is a trend towards using unconventional building materials like concrete and gabion cages to reduce energy consumption and maintain eco-friendliness in structures.
Industry Implications
1. Brewing Industry - Breweries can capitalize on sustainable brewery designs to appeal to conscious consumers and minimize their carbon footprint.
2. Architecture Industry - Architects can innovate and experiment with unconventional building materials and structures to design sustainable spaces for breweries and other clients.
3. Construction Industry - The construction industry can leverage sustainable and eco-friendly building materials to construct efficient structures like the Toca do Urso brewery in Brazil.