NAIOP VA 2025 Award of Merit for NOVA Live Expansion

We're proud to announce that NOVA Live Expansion won the NAIOP Awards 2025 Best of Build-to-Suit Private Award of Merit
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Huge thanks to R.W. Murray, Hurst Engineers, Goughnour Engineering, Rinker Design Associates, Sims Patrick Studio, and the broader construction team!!

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A little about the project

Architecturally, the distillery and rickhouse adopt complementary forms that express the relationship between production and aging, with the distillery rising as the campus’s most prominent structure after the hotel. Simple massing, expressive gable profiles, and a restrained material palette highlight the craft of distilling and the sensory experience of tasting. The use of Corten steel PBR panels, warm Machiche wood accents, aluminum cladding, and expansive glazing creates a modern yet grounded aesthetic that harmonizes with existing campus buildings without overshadowing them.

A pre‑engineered metal building system enabled rapid construction and focused investment on key architectural moments, while the design‑build process supported efficient coordination throughout development. The expansion elevates the campus by introducing new flavors, visual experiences, and functional support for existing venues such as Brentsville Hall. Through intentional sightlines, cohesive materiality, and a clear programmatic relationship between production, dining, and event support, the project transforms this area of the campus into a dynamic, interconnected destination.

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