Singlespeed Brewing Co.
INVISION Architecture
Recognitions:
2019 AIA Iowa Design Award
Project Description
This brewery, beer hall, restaurant, and retail space gives new life to a historic structure built in 1927 as a bakery and occupied by Hostess’ Wonder Bread. The intention of this project is to renovate the existing structure and convert this property into a fully functioning brewery and restaurant while preserving the historic character of the building. The design focuses on natural unfinished materials inherent to the building and the era in which it was built. When new building components are used, they are treated as insertions to distinguish old from new and preserve the integrity of the original fabric while serving as a complement to materials used in the era of the original construction.
The main entrance is located at the southeast corner in the same location as the historic retail and display area. This entrance opens to various public spaces including a restaurant, beer hall, bike lounge, and outdoor patio spaces. Views of the industrial space beyond including the brewery and a coffee roasterie can be seen as one moves throughout the space. Volume, touchable, natural materials, historic textures and layered views create a unique experience that transforms the building’s functionality from bread to beer.