Article source: GBL Architects

Liquor stores are ubiquitous in their urban presence, often muted in their expression, and relentlessly generic in their architectural design. Function dictates form, resulting in characterless boxes that contribute little to the eclectic vitality of high street commercial frontages. Our client encouraged us to challenge the pre-conceived ideas of this retail design typology, to develop a unique building form that would function independently as a successful retail space in a neighbourhood that has been devoid of significant commercial growth in recent years.

Image Courtesy © Joshua Lawrence

• Architects: GBL Architects
• Project: Tudor House Liquor Store
• Location: 533 Admiral Road, Esquimalt BC
• Photography: Joshua Lawrence
• Software used: Sketchup, Autocad
• Client Name: Dirty Digger Holdings Ltd.
• Client Contact: Bernie Dumas
• Architect Team Members:
  • Lead Design Architect: Andrew Emmerson
  • Architectural Technologist: Gernot Koefer
  • Construction Manager: Eric Schroeder

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