ABOUT THIS PROJECT
Set within Louisville’s Nulu district, Rabbit Hole Distillery redefines the urban distilling experience—merging hospitality, transparency, and industrial process into a single, architecturally bold facility. Luckett & Farley played a central role in delivering the project’s vision, providing integrated structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil engineering services to support both the building’s striking form and its highly complex function.
The project transformed a 30,000-square-foot warehouse with a 13,000-square-foot addition, creating a vertically integrated experience that moves guests from retail and public spaces into production areas and up to a third-floor event venue. Designed around a highly visible glass atrium, the facility puts the distillation process on display—showcasing the beer well, stills, cookers, and fermenters as central design elements within the guest experience.
Engineering systems were carefully calibrated to meet the demands of a functioning distillery in a high-profile, public-facing environment. Within the all-glass structure, thermal control, ventilation, and fire safety systems were designed to manage heat, moisture, and safety risks without compromising visibility or comfort. Mechanical systems were optimized to serve dual purposes—supporting production requirements while ensuring guest-facing areas remain comfortable year-round.
Sustainable design strategies were embedded throughout, including energy-efficient mechanical solutions, smart zoning for process and comfort conditioning, and systems tailored to reduce operational waste. The result is a facility that balances brand experience with performance—bringing transparency, safety, and sustainability into harmony.