Bombay Sapphire Distillery Architect

Originally developed as the mill for the british empire s bank note paper over two centuries the site had become a sprawling and chaotic accumulation of more than forty buildings.

Bombay sapphire distillery architect.

For bombay sapphire founded in 1985 though the gin recipe is older the brand has worked with showman designer heatherwick to achieve an appropriation of heritage to match the prestige to which the company aspires. The bombay sapphire distillery and process buildings at laverstoke mill in hampshire are linked and closely related existing buildings that have been subject to major refurbishment. Bombay sapphire distillery the gin maker bombay sapphire invited the studio to design the company s first dedicated distillery and headquarters in the south of england. Photograph by iwan baan.

This has transformed a former victorian paper mill into the new home of bombay sapphire gin which includes a visitors centre and bar. The gin maker bombay sapphire commissioned the creation of the company s first in house production facility which will also be open for members of the public to visit. Completed in 2014 in laverstoke united kingdom. The team at the bombay sapphire distillery have been hard at working making not only gin but hand sanitiser to be donated to doctor s surgeries chemists and care homes to support the local community at this challenging time.

Images by iwan baan. Location laverstoke hampshire uk. Formerly a water powered paper mill the site contained more than forty derelict buildings many of historical significance which have been regenerated and restored as part of heatherwick studio s master plan. Image 1 of 11 from gallery of bombay sapphire distillery heatherwick studio.

Bombay sapphire distillery makes hand sanitiser for frontline services.