FEATURED PROJECTS

Fred B. Noe Distillery

WHAT

Distillery

WHERE

Jim Beam Campus – Clermont, KY

The Fred B. Noe Distillery will serve as home for the new University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute in Clermont, Kentucky. The project includes grain handling, cookers, fermenters, still towers and barrel fill room, as well as a large consumer space and classroom in the center. The building houses the production of Jim Beam’s premium bourbons, as well as new experimental expressions. The distillery process design was based on a scaled down model of the original Clermont distillery.

2023 AIA Kentucky Honor Award

2023 People’s Choice Award

Green River Tasting Room

WHAT

Tasting Room

WHERE

Louisville, KY

The new Green River Tasting Room at 714 W Main Street in Louisville, KY, stands as an architectural celebration of the brand’s 140-year heritage. The 4,400-square-foot space is located on historic Whiskey Row and blends industrial authenticity with modern hospitality. A hidden speakeasy—accessed via a secret entrance—adds an element of surprise and exclusivity. By seamlessly blending past and present, the Green River Tasting Room offers not only a compelling architectural experience but also a dynamic social destination that revitalizes Whiskey Row with spirit, culture, and a sense of place.

The Trail Hotel

WHAT

Hotel

WHERE

Bardstown, KY

The Trail Hotel is Bardstown’s premier destination for bourbon enthusiasts and travelers seeking a luxurious experience in the heart of Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail. This 95-room boutique hotel offers a unique, bourbon-infused experience with eight themed suites that celebrate Kentucky’s iconic spirit. Guests can indulge in a variety of dining options, including the upscale Oak & Ember steakhouse, the Bourbon Vault speakeasy, and the Bourbon Lounge, each offering curated menus and an extensive selection of spirits. For relaxation and entertainment, the hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, the Par & Pour golf simulator lounge, and Bourbon Alley, an open-air lounge area with fire pits and Adirondack chairs.

Aerial View of the Parklands of Floyds Fork

The Parklands of Floyds Fork

WHAT

Parks

WHERE

Louisville, KY

Commissioned by 21st Century Parks, The Parklands of Floyds Fork is intended to be a world-class public park system within the Louisville metropolitan area, following the route of Floyds Fork Creek with a linear reach of approximately 20 miles and encompassing approximately 4,000 acres.

Column Still - Joseph & Joseph, Distillery Architect

Old Forester Distillery

WHAT

Distillery

WHERE

Louisville, KY

More than 150 years ago, Louisville’s “Whiskey Row” was home to many distilleries and warehouse operations. With the Old Forester Distillery project, Brown-Forman Corporation returns home to a new interactive visitor experience and working distillery in the heart of downtown Louisville.

Angels Envy Distillery And Tourist Center Exterior - Joseph & Joseph, Distillery Architect

Angel's Envy Distillery

WHAT

Distillery

WHERE

Louisville, KY

The Angel’s Envy Distillery & Tourist Center site – a 19th century building known as the old Vermont American Complex, located on Louisville’s historic East Main Street – has been restored by Joseph & Joseph Architects. The new distillery includes a column still for expanded production, a bottling line, grain handling equipment and barrel storage areas. The 43-ft. copper still will be visible through large arched windows to southbound interstate traffic traveling near downtown Louisville.