As part of a larger urban redevelopment effort in the midtown neighborhood of St. Louis, a local developer and a St. Louis brewery partnered with Arcturis to reimagine a former stone and tile showroom and warehouse into a vibrant tasting room, Biergarten, game room, restaurant, flexible event space, and robust brewing facility. After three years of making “beer fusion” styles in its current modest location, they had tripled their capacity and were ready for a larger and upgraded facility. With a mutual love for Marvel comic books, the owners developed the brand and packaging design with cheeky nod to various iconic superheroes. As an extension of the brand, the concept of the new space was described by the client as “Bruce Wayne’s lair” by juxtaposing raw architectural elements and finishes with a luxurious marble backsplash, modern steel and concrete bar details, and sophisticated tufted leather sofas. A Frank Miller-inspired mural provides a dramatic backdrop for the game room area, which features a viewing window into the expansive brewing facility. The facade includes maximum glazing and retractable exterior walls to maximize the connection and visibility to the fast-developing neighborhood.