The Power of Historic Places
Listed on the National Register, the adaptive reuse of the circa-1890’s Copeland Lumber building in downtown Flagstaff is a prime example of the power of historic places. As the headquarters for Lumberyard Brewing, this formerly derelict structure is now a social and business anchor in the heart of the community.
Lumberyard Brewery: Pre-Preservation Condition
Before this project commenced, the Copeland Building had been vacant for over 15 years. Significant abatement and demolition had to take place before any construction.
Construction During Winter Conditions
Construction took place during a record snowfall year in Northern Arizona. Loven Contracting is experienced in managing these conditions for on-time, on-schedule delivery of this and every other winter project.
Blending Historic Preservation and Sustainable Building Techniques
The brewery-to-be was constructed utilizing multiple sustainable building techniques, including reusing the original wood trusses and other wood material harvested during the demolition phase.
LUMBERYARD BREWING COMPANY
Location
Flagstaff, AZ
This project earned recognition from the Coconino County Sustainable Building Program and is a recipient of an Arizona Real Estate and Development Award (RED) Award.
Loven Contracting completed the adaptive reuse of the former Copeland Lumber facility into the Lumberyard Brewery Taproom and Grille. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the facility was selectively demolished and reconstructed into a 15,083SF restaurant and brewery using sustainable building techniques and processes.
Our construction services included:
- Reusing the original wood trusses and decorated wood stemming from the original lumber harvested from the demolition phase;
- Extensive structural repairs,
- Abatement of asbestos-containing VCT floor tiles and gypsum wall board;
- Replacing clerestory and main-floor windows with historically accurate replica stock; and
- Reconditioning the brick perimeter using historically accurate mortar texture and color mixed on-site and sealed for longevity.
Located in Downtown Flagstaff Historic District in a high-traffic area with one-way streets, Loven Contracting implemented various safety and security measures to ensure worker safety and limit local traffic congestion, including rerouting pedestrian traffic and diverting construction traffic through a side street. In addition, construction took place in winter conditions during a record snowfall year in Northern Arizona. Loven Contracting maintained the project schedule and delivered on time. Lumberyard Brewery exemplifies the possibilities of combining sustainable building with historic preservation.
