Project Highlights

The Distillery of Modern Art started as a warehouse, and Vickers Design Group converted it into a distillery, tasting room, art gallery, and event space. While there is a designated gallery space, the design of the Distillery of Modern Art is centered around the idea that the entire space could be used to display art. Each space is inspired by specific modern artists: Mondrian in the grid-like gallery, Rothko in the tasting bar, and Kandinsky in the event space.

The art gallery showcases work from local artists. From the gallery, you also get a behind-the-scenes look into the bottling area and back office. The tasting room features a gorgeous wrap-around bar and dining space. The event space is designed to accommodate everything from intimate, smaller gatherings to lively, large receptions. The space also has a large pre-function area that is perfect for catering and cocktail tables.

As the heart of the business, the still room is visible from almost every space, and copper accents are used throughout to unite the various areas. The distillery portion is rotated 45 degrees to break the grid, and it becomes a feature element no matter where you stand in the tasting bar or event space. Careful attention was taken to understand visitors’ experience as they progress within the space, and the stages of tasting spirits were used as design inspiration

A copper corrugated screen transforms the building envelope to modernize and create the appearance of a whole new building.