Set within two large Victorian brick arches near Hackney Central this project involved the installation of a large brewery in one arch and a dispense bar and kitchen in the other.

Set up in affiliation with Hackney Church Brew Co. the design took stimulus from the industrial process of brewing and the physical aspects of the church. Large double height metal framed glazing was thus installed to create an ethereal yet industrial aesthetic for the facade and sizeable solid timber trusses were installed to mimic traditional church construction techniques.

The Brewpub takes over two archways with a large outside space; only a few minutes’ walk from Hackney Central station, it is tucked beneath the railways tracks lining Bohemia Place. The once deserted arches are now home to a bustling hub of food and drink operators, with Hackney Church Brewpub leading the way. The vision, heart and soul is to create world class beers and a warm and welcoming space that everyone can enjoy while giving back to and supporting the local community.