MOVA Beer Space

MOVA Beer Space is a project of the craft brewery MOVA Brewing co. It is a multifunctional space with a restaurant, a brewery museum, a children's play area and a stage, arranged at a brewery in Dnipro, Ukraine. The area of the facility is 1,160 square meters. The restaurant is designed to seat 190 guests; another 90 seats were provided on the summer terrace. Beer Space is located in one of Dnipro’s industrial zones. Previously, there were a number of industrial buildings built in the 1970 s and 1980 s on the site of MOVA. During the reconstruction, handled by the Arch Obraz bureau, the buildings were combined into a single spatial composition. The cross-bar system was preserved, and the new metal frame was clad with sandwich panels. We sought to create an interior that resonated with the client's philosophy – a craft brewery that reinterprets traditional beer and uses only natural ingredients. The light and airiness of the space inspired us to play with natural motifs, while the location's history hinted at an industrial style. The interior is an attempt to build a bridge between these two worlds. We decided to outline the connection with nature using wood and stone. Natural materials, plants, and large facade glazing blur the boundaries between the exterior and interior. To enhance the industrial vibe of the building, plenty of concrete and metal were used in the interior. Allusions to the site’s industrial past can be spotted in the details: the installation on the first floor was made of scaffolding, and factory markings were left on the massive metal stairs. The interior holds many things with a history, such as reinterpreted vintage lamps and furniture. Thanks to this, the space, which has just opened its doors, already seems lived-in and authentic. We managed to create a huge multifunctional space with the atmosphere of a small pub, cozy and intimate. To the right of the entrance, visitors can observe the brewing process through a glass partition. This process, which used to take place behind closed doors, is now closely intertwined with the gastronomic experience. Right behind the vestibule, you can see the main accent of the space - a massive metal staircase, which is supported by a natural stone weighing in at 4 tons. The main seating area is allocated to the left of the entrance. Tables made of solid wood for six guests were placed closer to the windows, while a long communal table stands by the bar. A lounge area was set up at the far end of the hall to balance out the seating area, with low tables and soft furnishings found in antique shops and flea markets.