Westbound & Down
This taproom transforms two existing buildings in a Wheat Ridge neighborhood into the new flagship location of Westbound & Down Brewing Company. A drive lane that formerly separated the buildings becomes an internal courtyard that connects dining spaces within the two buildings. The West building includes a cantilevered roof deck and canopy which hovers over the existing building. New architectural elements share a unified material palette that differentiates them from the existing buildings. A new entry portal connects the two structures and becomes the project’s front door.
This taproom transforms two existing buildings in a Wheat Ridge neighborhood into the new flagship location of Westbound & Down Brewing Company. A drive lane that formerly separated the buildings becomes an internal courtyard that connects dining spaces within the two buildings. The West building includes a cantilevered roof deck and canopy which hovers over the existing building. New architectural elements share a unified material palette that differentiates them from the existing buildings. A new entry portal connects the two structures and becomes the project’s front door.
Existing Conditions
The focus when designing the interior of the space was to create a warm, approachable, and culinary focused take on the brewpub. Westbound & Down has an established material palette of light wood and white subway tile backsplashes at their other locations. The interior of this newest location uses those materials in new ways to provide a comfortable and thoughtful experience.
Location: Wheat Ridge, CO
Status: Under Development
Size: 6,500 sf
Client: Westbound & Down
Partner: FORMA
Status: Under Development
Size: 6,500 sf
Client: Westbound & Down
Partner: FORMA