The ripening: an architectural celebration of craft beer in Herold, George
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Date
2020-12
Authors
De Bruyn, Chenel
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University of the Free State
Abstract
The haptic engagement of brewing and drinking beer poses many similarities to the phenomenology
of the landscape and architectural spaces. However, working with a vernacular architectural
language within an existing building adds another experiential layer that needs to be handled
carefully and thoughtfully by the architect. How can this multi-layered experience of landscape,
beer and vernacular building be sensitively reinterpreted and narrated through means of built form,
in order to contribute to the genius loci of Herold? The unique character of every site and its existing
structure demands individual attention and a critical investigation into the genius loci. Investigating
precedents such as Mariendahl Brewery or Walden Studios allows insight to the approach of another
architect, from which design principles can be extracted. By introducing a craft brewery into the
existing fabric and onto the site, a strong narrative is created through the proposed scheme, leading
the dweller through moments of tension to the climatic ripening that is the celebration of the craft,
landscape and existing narrative. Addressing the site-specific sensitivities, abstract concepts are
distilled from the site and its elements, along with contextual analysis, which is implemented to
meaningfully reinterpret the topology, morphology and typology that is introduced to the site. This
investigation draws on meaningful place-making and the reimagining of craft breweries in the
landscape.
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Dissertation (M.Arch. (Architecture))--University of the Free State, 2020, Adapted Cape Dutch, Hops farming, Craft beer brewing, Rural industrialism, Natural and human-made fermentation, Critical regionalism, Experientiality and hapticity, Beer, Breweries -- South Africa -- George -- Design and plans