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Airship Coffee at the Pumphouse
Airship Coffee at the Pumphouse
Bentonville, AR, United States
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Other Projects by Jennings + Santa-Rita Architects, PLLC
Airship Coffee at the Pumphouse
Bentonville, AR, United States
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2023
The pumphouse, originally a water treatment facility, sits within a neighborhood nearby Downtown
Bentonville, within walking distance of the Crystal Bridges museum. Airship Coffee had their eyes
set on the building for some time and brought on Jennings + Santa-Rita Architects to fulfill their
vision of a re-defined building which provides space for gathering, serving the local neighborhood
and community. The adaptively reused building now houses a coffee shop, restaurant, and bike shop.
Much of the existing building’s elements were in need of refinishing. Paint was removed and a
new color palette was applied, linoleum floor tiles were removed, and the basement water pumps
were cleaned and repainted to become celebrated architectural artifacts. Entry was rethought,
accounting for accessibility while using continuous wood slats to create a more impactful entry
experience. Outdoor space is provided in exterior grade-level and deck seating. The exterior brick
and glass block windows were preserved, while damaged windows were replaced and fitted with
insulating glass. In addition to natural light, sphere-shaped artificial light pendants are draped
from the ceiling in a playful pattern, providing ample soft light for the various types of seating
throughout the coffee shop. The basement houses a bike shop where the original water pumps can
be observed, accessible through the interior spiral staircase and through the exterior ramp. On-site
parking is limited; as a neighborhood gathering hotspot owned by a company with a commitment
to sustainability, Airship Coffee at the Pumphouse is intended to be accessed by bike or foot, rather
than by car. Throughout the project there is a coexistence between the old and the new, where the
connection between people and nature serves as the acting force in establishing harmony.
Bentonville, within walking distance of the Crystal Bridges museum. Airship Coffee had their eyes
set on the building for some time and brought on Jennings + Santa-Rita Architects to fulfill their
vision of a re-defined building which provides space for gathering, serving the local neighborhood
and community. The adaptively reused building now houses a coffee shop, restaurant, and bike shop.
Much of the existing building’s elements were in need of refinishing. Paint was removed and a
new color palette was applied, linoleum floor tiles were removed, and the basement water pumps
were cleaned and repainted to become celebrated architectural artifacts. Entry was rethought,
accounting for accessibility while using continuous wood slats to create a more impactful entry
experience. Outdoor space is provided in exterior grade-level and deck seating. The exterior brick
and glass block windows were preserved, while damaged windows were replaced and fitted with
insulating glass. In addition to natural light, sphere-shaped artificial light pendants are draped
from the ceiling in a playful pattern, providing ample soft light for the various types of seating
throughout the coffee shop. The basement houses a bike shop where the original water pumps can
be observed, accessible through the interior spiral staircase and through the exterior ramp. On-site
parking is limited; as a neighborhood gathering hotspot owned by a company with a commitment
to sustainability, Airship Coffee at the Pumphouse is intended to be accessed by bike or foot, rather
than by car. Throughout the project there is a coexistence between the old and the new, where the
connection between people and nature serves as the acting force in establishing harmony.
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