Maletis Beverage
The renovation of Maletis Beverage’s administrative offices and warehouse created a welcoming, cohesive office with an industrial aesthetic.
Project Details
Location
Portland, OR
Client
Maletis Beverage
Year Completed
2017
Project Size
42,500 sq. ft.
Land Recognition
We have a responsibility to not only acknowledge but also elevate Native communities and their needs. This project sits in the area currently known as Portland, which encompasses the traditional village sites of the Multnomah, Wasco, Cowlitz, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other tribes who made their homes along the Columbia River.
Educating ourselves is an important action. We encourage you to explore the stories of these communities through Native-led resources like David G. Lewis, PhD’s The Quartux Journal and Leading with Tradition.
Awards
- 2019 retrofit magazine Metamorphosis Awards, Interior Category
- 2017 Portland Business Journal Most Transformative Projects
Industrial-Inspired Office
Maletis Beverage is a family-owned beverage distribution business that has been working in its space on Swan Island since 1993. Outdated, disjointed, and cramped, the company wanted the renovation to better reflect its leadership in the local industry and continued growth.
Improving Functionality
A diverse range of workspaces and an inefficient mix of public and private uses often led the public to wander into their private office space. Maletis also wanted to create showcase spaces that would attract local and craft brewers, supporting their goal to expand their reach in other markets, including cider and wine. Aesthetically, they sought a design that fit the character of their work and the industrial location.
New Lounge
An inviting lounge area attracts local brewers for representation and distribution.
Engaging Workspaces
The design of the new offices transforms the outdated work environment into a modern, open office with varied workspaces and amenities that support diverse operational needs. An active work center on the ground floor houses a large sales room/event space, conference rooms, retail, and a brew and tap kitchen with indoor/outdoor beer hall-style lounges and garden. The design puts the flexible sales room front and center, enclosed by four industrial garage doors that open directly to the lobby. Administrative offices are consolidated on the upper floor, which supports focused work in an open office environment.
Versatile Design
The sales room and an indoor/outdoor lounge space enables Maletis to host a wide variety of tastings and events for their suppliers. Existing fixed storefront windows were replaced with large vertical bi-fold doors to enable the joining of the indoor and outdoor spaces. Booth seating inside, divided by custom bottle wall dividers, creates space for informal meetings.
