Seattle-based Graham Baba Architects has completed the Woodinville Whiskey distillery in Quincy, Washington. Distinguished by sustainable wood, the 10-acre site comprises six 25,000-square-foot warehouse structures across its campus that feature softwoods transformed to embody hardwood properties through a patented technique by manufacturer Kebony.
“Kebony was a natural choice for the front façades as the clients wanted the warmth of wood, but the material had to be durable enough to withstand the extreme heat and cold of eastern Washington’s weather, without requiring continuous maintenance,” says Graham Baba associate principal Susan Tillack. “For us, it was a perfect fit due to the beauty of the product, its sustainability and the ease of installation with the use of Kebony’s rainscreen system.”
Selective elements demolished at the Woodinville distillery, including steel and old growth Douglas fir, were salvaged and repurposed for the new complex, as well as to establish a physical and spiritual link between the sites. Dark metal siding and sustainable wood wrap the rectilinear gabled volumes in a dark brown hue uniform across facilities. Office and process areas are delineated by a long vertical window that folds from wall to ceiling and becomes a skylight. Horizontal windows on the north wall frame the surrounding landscapes, while photovoltaic panels on the south side produce renewable electricity.
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