Date of Submission
Spring 5-6-2025
Degree Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Architecture
Department
Architecture
Committee Chair/First Advisor
Ameen Farooq
Abstract
With the envisioning of this project, music will solidify its attachment to the world of beer through the notion of design. Many breweries, bars, night clubs, and taphouses exist. However, the difference between this project and many of its sister markets, is the direct fusion between the ideology behind music, beverage, and emotion. The projects’ ability to create a cultural hub impacting its community will be what sets the venue apart from any of its kind.
If the project creates this center for experience, then by default, the community around the hub will become part of a sub-culture surrounded by the idea of emotion through music. The project will foster its surrounding culture into a music scene dedicated to creating a venue with personality. That personality will be driven by the nature of its design.
To achieve this personality, the project will focus on 3 fundamental foci to create a rich cultural and community enhanced interaction. These three matters are: culture, ecology, and emotion. Centering the project around local music traditions within the site’s culture will not only attract artists but also engage the community through a strong sense of belonging and shared identity. As the former home of the acclaimed Shaky Knees music festival, the site carries a rich legacy of cultural vibrancy making it the perfect foundation for a musical revival, one that echoes the Ghost of Shakey Knees.
Using key ecological aspects extracted from the brewing process, a biophilic design approach will enhance the venue’s atmosphere while promoting well-being and a strong connection to nature. Intentional integration of greenery as well as thoughtful landscaping create a scripted environment which enriches the overall experience of the patron.
Finally, by engaging the innate emotional responses people feel as they move through architecture, this project promises to create meaningful spaces that evoke a comfortable and lasting sensory impression. Crafting spaces that create these feelings, patrons and performers alike will forge deep connections within the venue, elevating it from a mere business to a cultural landmark.
Ultimately, this project aims to create a dynamic hub that not only showcases music but also enriches lives by fostering an ongoing dialogue between architecture, live music, and the emotional experiences they generate.