Liquor Corral, Buckeye, Arizona

The Liquor Corral, a business in Historic Downtown Buckeye, is revitalizing the façade to bring new life to a building which contains a thriving business, yet a tired exterior appearance.

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The original building is your typical standard metal structure you may see on surrounding properties throughout Buckeye.  Years ago, a covered wood porch entryway was built on the front north facade to embellish the standard building.

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The new improvements include a new entry doorway and windows without the present security bars to open the building and make it more welcoming/inviting.  Sliding barn doors with a cut metal pattern were added for security.  It allows it to be very transparent during the day with added security at night when closed.

Liquor Corral - store open     Liquor Corral - store closed

View of store open                                                                      View of store closed

New exterior raw steel material was added to the north building facade along Monroe Avenue with a design elegance reflecting the motive of western wear.  The pattern of cowboy boot design was used as the inspiration for the fenestration.  Custom steel panels were designed and cut using a sophisticated computer aided machine.  

project material and inspiration

project material and inspiration

The panels have a natural rust patina finish.  This finish is seen throughout the desert southwest in many forms.  Architecturally, it brings a warmth and a level of sophistication to the building.

Project to be completed in summer of 2016.

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