LAMBS
SOUTH PORTLAND, ME
Lambs was designed and built in tandem with Night Moves Bread, both moving into neighboring sides of a recently vacated auto mechanic’s shop.
The space underwent a full gut renovation to transform from a dingy and rundown industrial garage into a bright and airy bar. The bar now comprises two of the three original garage bays, whose openings have been infilled with a new full light garage door and storefront system. These bring in tons of light and when the garage door is open, the cross ventilation through the space makes it feels as if you’re sitting outside. Vaulted ceilings, with exposed original wood trusses, provide height and openness, while a new alcove with built in banquette seating offers a more intimate space. Situated along the back wall, the main bar looks out onto the tidal Fore River through two original pivoting steel framed windows. The material palette is simple, consisting of wood paneling, painted in shades of white and green, white drywall, refinished concrete floors and warm tones of wood at the trusses, bar top and alcove. Combined with bright oilcloth clad tables and simple lighting, the space has an approachable and comfortable feeling.
A new doorway was added to the back of the building to provide access to outdoor seating, situated on a sliver of land sandwiched between the building and river. A second back bar area provides window service for the outdoor area, where you can sit at picnic tables, soaking up the heat of the afternoon sun while taking in beautiful views.
PROJECT INFO:
Photos by: Myriam Babin Photo
Built by: Jimmy Rodney
Structural Engineering: Structural Integrity
