COMMERCIAL / HOSPITALITY
Savage & Cooke Distillery
| ROLE: | Architect of Record, Construction Administration |
| CLIENT: | Savage & Cooke, LLC |
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Bldg 65: 18,995 SF & Bldg 45: 16,097 SF Total: 35,092 SF |
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Savage & Cooke Distillery Grand Opening Wine mogul Dave Phinney poised to transform Mare Island with distillery |
This new distillery spans two historic buildings on Mare Island in Vallejo, California, Buildings 45 and 65, connected by a historic passenger bridge. First, RIM began working on Building 45 in 2014, with developer Lennar Mare Island, to determine what potential this unique historic bunker might have. Not long after, Napa Valley winemaker, Dave Phinney, took interest in the historic features of this building and its’ neighbor, Building 65, and the vision for Savage & Cooke was born.
Representative of some of the oldest buildings on Mare Island, the distillery features many unique details including brick cisterns that remain exposed for viewing, an old military bunker now home to a VIP tasting room, and beautiful brick detailing throughout. As Architect of Record, RIM was involved in historic review presentations and approvals, permitting, design documents, and construction administration. This distillery facility includes full distilling operations, office space, multiple levels of barrel storage, a tasting room with restrooms, and a rooftop gathering space. Located walking distance from the ferry terminal, Savage & Cooke is the first whiskey distillery on Mare Island and is part of a small group of companies revitalizing this area.
