Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits

PrizeHonorable Mention in Interior Design /
Firm LocationHartford, United States
CompanyAmenta Emma Architects
Design Team
ClientDeutsch Family Wine & Spirits
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When Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits moved its corporate headquarters, it wanted an environment where its 100 employees would thrive and the company could grow. The Client chose a 43,500 sf high-rise office space, and not unlike the current wine industry, Designers sought to juxtapose tradition with a more contemporary, playful, inviting interior. Interior spaces are set apart with glass walls, creating visual connections and pulling natural light throughout. Underlying the overall design is the idea of a more tailored corporate look in executive areas, while creative areas like marketing, the tasting room, and the pantry have a more playful mixed-aesthetic with open ceilings, warm rustic oak flooring, re-sawn wood paneling, reclaimed wood feature walls, all with modern detailing. Designers created lighting patterns reminiscent of grape vines, and conference rooms are designed with barrel-shaped mill- work. The creative marketing services space is highly collaborative, with sit-stand desks and interactive screens