New England Brewing Co., a Connecticut-based craft brewery since 2001, was interested in expanding beyond their popular Woodbridge location. After investigating several properties in the region, the owners responded to an RFP issued by the City of West Haven to redevelop the former Savin Rock Conference Center, which had fallen into disrepair after years of vacancy. The structure sits along an elevated section of the boardwalk near Bradley Point.

Our firm designed several options to transform the structure into a spacious new taproom with a deck overlooking Long Island Sound. The conceptual designs were enthusiastically accepted by the owners, city leaders, and the community. However, a different location was ultimately selected.

Type:

Renovation

Program:

Taproom with adjacent deck; office space

Area:

Approx. 23,000 gross sf

Construction Cost:

NA - Conceptual Design