The Oak and Barrel Distillery and offices originally started off as a basic office which is featured in my portoflio as just 'Warehouse'. Our mission was to re-design the warehouse to be capable of being an alcohol distillery with office spaces, a bar with a commercial kitchen and event space all as one company. 

We needed to focus on:

• The workers well being in the office space

• WHS in the distillery and bar/kitchen

• Traffic flow for the public visitors in the event space

• Disability access /PWD bathroom

• Solar gain with natural light as well as venitilation 

• Breakout spaces for the workers

• Native landscaping

• Vehical parking and access 

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How I did this:

By extending the second storey and utilising the upper level entirely for the offices, there are 8 cubicals as well as a presentation room, 2 conference rooms, storage room and 3 'Zen pods' (sound proof privacy pods). This allows for ample work space and working options. 

On the ground level of the main building there is a reception area, lift, toilets, retail space and distillery with a storage room and its own truck access. 

Moving onto the extension of the ground level I have a public bar, commercial kitchen with its own access allway as well as an event space that has indoor and outdoor dining options. 

For the breakout space I have allowed for a section of the grounds to be kept purely grassed for outdoor activities, lunch space, excercise space and just a scenic view to the man made pond.