Studio Nine Architects Conceals a Store Under a Visitor Center
Amy Duong — February 19, 2025 — Art & Design
References: studionine.net.au & dezeen
Local design firm Studio Nine Architects has just showcased a look at a visitor center and small brewery in Adelaide for Coopers, an Australian beer company. This is created in conjunction with architecture firm Studio Gram. On the site there is a concrete building in a circular form with a restaurant, tasting room, bar, museum, outdoor plaza, and more -- but the notable feature is its underground storage for the barrels.
Co-founder of the studio, Graham Charbonneau explained to Dezeen, "The raw functionality of an industrial facility meets the refinement of an immersive visitor experience. The design embraces the inherent honesty of industrial materials: concrete, stainless steel and exposed structural elements speak to the precision and technicality of brewing. The industrial elements are softened by tactile surfaces – timber that patinas over time, leather that bears the imprint of use, and inlaid masonry tiles that lend a quiet permanence."
Image Credit: Timothy Kaye
Co-founder of the studio, Graham Charbonneau explained to Dezeen, "The raw functionality of an industrial facility meets the refinement of an immersive visitor experience. The design embraces the inherent honesty of industrial materials: concrete, stainless steel and exposed structural elements speak to the precision and technicality of brewing. The industrial elements are softened by tactile surfaces – timber that patinas over time, leather that bears the imprint of use, and inlaid masonry tiles that lend a quiet permanence."
Image Credit: Timothy Kaye
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