Linden Brewing Company

Size: 3,725 square feet

Project Type: Renovation

Architect: Jeffrey Ferweda, AIA, NCARB

Completion Date: 2024

Construction Cost: $256,000

Sedgewick + Ferweda Architects provided architectural services for the renovation of an existing 1,600-square-foot commercial space into a brewery and restaurant, along with strategic updates to the upper-level spaces.

The main level was redesigned to include a new commercial kitchen, brewing area, and seating for approximately 65 patrons, supported by required restrooms, a vestibule, break area, and maintenance/IT room. On the upper level, one existing apartment was renovated, while the second was converted into a flexible event and overflow seating space.

Located within a Historic District, the project also included exterior brick and stone repairs, a new storefront, and updated siding and trim. Updated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems were coordinated through a design-assist process.

ScopE of work

The existing building featured a former restaurant on the main level and two apartments above, but the space was not originally designed to support brewery operations or flexible hospitality use. Outdated systems, limited back-of-house space, and an aging layout presented common challenges associated with adaptive reuse projects.

Located within a Historic District, the building required a thoughtful approach that balanced preservation with performance. Early site evaluation focused on identifying opportunities to reuse existing structure, improve circulation, and maximize ceiling height—laying the groundwork for a brewery and event space that feels open, efficient, and connected to the building’s character.

The site

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Our proposal outlined a comprehensive renovation of a historic mixed-use building, transforming the main level into a fully functioning brewery and restaurant. The interior scope included integrating brewing operations, a commercial kitchen, patron seating, and required support spaces within the constraints of an existing structure. On the upper level, the work included renovating one existing apartment and reimagining the second apartment as additional overflow space for the brewery, expanding the building’s overall functionality. Exterior improvements included brick and stone repairs, storefront enhancements, and façade updates consistent with the building’s historic context. Updated electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems were coordinated through a design-assist process in close collaboration with the contractor and subcontractors.