Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Milton, Del.
Posted
09/2/2011
Dogfish Head started in 1995 as Delaware's first brewpub and the
smallest commercial brewery in America. In 2002, the group moved
into its current location in Milton. Seven short years later, the
brewery once again found itself needing more space. The owners
called on architectural firm DIGSAU in Philadelphia for design
guidance that would reflect the brewery's unique style of operation
and beer.
The team decided an industrial look would reflect the company
culture, and they also wanted to incorporate materials from the
production process. Metal, wood and glass combine to make Dogfish
Head a notable headquarters and factory, as well as retail stop for
handcrafted beer aficionados.
Eastern Metals installed 4,000 square feet of 0.032-inch
aluminum Belvedere Rib Panels (BWR360) in Champagne from ATAS
International Inc. The existing 104,000-square-foot factory was
expanded with 13,760 square feet of additional space for retail,
offices and laboratories. An eccentric tree house was added to the
property, which serves as a conference room. Two bocce courts add
additional outdoor space for the staff lucky enough to put in 40
hours at Dogfish Head.
Architect: DIGSAU, Philadelphia
Installer: Eastern Metals, Newark, Del.
Metal wall panels: ATAS International Inc.,
Allentown, Pa., www.atas.com,
