631 Hope Street

JHL approached this project with sensitivity to both the historic nature of the building, and the needs of the client. The intervention is simple, but effective with the brewing operation to the north part of the building, the walk-in fridge and bar in the center of the space, and the seating for the tap room and bathrooms to the south. This layout allows for a separation between the main brewing area, while still allowing glimpses of the production. Walls are less than half the height of the space, allowing views of the preserved roof structure as well as keeping the space open and airy.

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Work on the exteriors mainly focused on restoration of the brickwork, as well as the replacement of the windows and wood trim, all of which were in poor condition. Replacement windows were energy efficient near replicas, and the wood trim was replaced with a rot resistant treated wood with the hope they will last for generations to come.