LOWERTOWN
CLIENT: LOWERTOWN PROPER LLC
LOCATION: ANN ARBOR, MI
YEAR: EXPECTED 2023
Design in process for a new bar, cafe, and beer garden in Ann Arbor's Lowertown neighborhood. The raw garage is reinvigorated while recalling its history: cozy leather booths, lush plants, and a monolithic terrazzo bar strike a balance between industrial and inviting. Bold color blocking, crisp lines, and bright powder coated fixtures create a playful vintage aesthetic. The parking lot is reimagined as a courtyard with a pergola, plants, tables, and fire pits, with walk-up service through flip up window in one of the old garage door openings.

Under construction, check back for updates!
TEAM
Elise DeChard, Valeria de Jongh,
Sophie Yan, Tyler Schaafsma

CREDITS
STRUCTURAL: METROPOLITAN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS & ASSOCIATES

FOOD SERVICE: GREAT LAKES CULINARY DESIGNS

CONTRACTOR: PHOENIX CONTRACTORS

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