MARINE DRIVE BREWERY

This project posits a gathering place between Koerner’s Pub and Sage Restaurant in the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, just off Marine Dr, which overlooks the incredibly scenic Salish Sea. The lot, long and narrow, is highlighted by an undulating masonry retaining wall. This served as the basis of the brewery’s architectural expression, calling back to the tradition of monastic breweries and the reverence for communion, breaking bread and convivial activity. Due to the lot restrictions, space was created through verticality, adding a mezzanine level for more intimate conversation.