The Hudson Valley Vineyards will be member’s tasting club and a sister property to the Milea Estate Vineyard. HVV will produce and sell ultra premium Sparkling Wine using the méthode champenoise and Pinot Noir from the state of New York as well as Chardonnay from the state of Oregon. The design pulls cues from the existing traditional farmhouse architecture, the lush surrounding landscapes of the Hudson Valley and has details that nod to French Provincial furniture contrasted by luxurious yet understated heirloom textiles.
The Manchester is a lively hotel in Lexington's historic distillery district. Described as "the first high-end hotel in the horse and bourbon capital of the world," The Manchester sits on the site of the historic Ashland Distillery – the city's first registered bourbon producer, which was established in 1865.
Granddam (grandmother horse) is a three meal restaurant in Lexington, Kentucky in the new Manchester Hotel. We referenced the rich horse racing history of the area but approached it with a twist. The branding takes a playful approach and imagines the Granddam as the grandmother racing horse in her retirement. She no longer has to run for the roses, it's her time to kick back, have a glass of Bourbon, eat whatever she likes and lie down in the sun.
Capital One approached us with a goal to re-imagine banking by creating a hybrid Bank and Cafe that shifts the status quo. They wanted to build a place where joy and finance aren’t mutually exclusive. And where we can celebrate our communities while re-defining what well-being looks and feels like.