Fullsteam Brewery at ATC dining aisle with red booths, exposed brick walls, and red pendant lights
© @markterrryphotovideo
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Fullsteam Brewery at ATC

Program
Craft Beer / Restaurant
Location
Durham, NC, USA
Design Studio
Sundholm Studio
Role
Junior Architectural Interior Designer
Photography
© @markterrryphotovideo
Completed
2026

Fullsteam Brewery at ATC, located within Durham's American Tobacco Campus, builds on the character of the existing industrial building, using bold color, materials, and lighting to create a more lively setting for dining and social gathering.

Red tile, deep blue walls, and warm wood finishes define the interior palette, while existing brickwork and exposed structural elements preserve the site's raw, direct industrial character. A continuous illuminated canopy and red cladding establish the main bar as the visual focal point, connecting the different seating and activity areas.

Wood furniture and warm lighting soften the overall atmosphere, balancing the brewery's distinctive identity with an easy, welcoming quality suited to everyday use. Materials and colors give each area its own character while maintaining a cohesive and recognizable spatial language throughout.