Westland Distillery – Skagit Valley Campus

Project Specifications

TRICO’s design-assist partnership with Westland Distillery and UPWARD Architecture resulted in the construction of three iconic rackhouses in Burlington, WA. Totaling 31,000-square-feet, these structures, made of durable concrete tilt-up panels, are designed to passively age whiskey barrels, allowing the local terroir to influence the spirit’s flavor.

The unconditioned spaces, inspired by traditional Scottish rackhouses, feature thermal mass to regulate temperature and stormwater management systems to protect the surrounding environment. This project included offsite domestic and fire water upgrades, and creative LID (low-impact development). Stormwater is managed with a series of Underground Injection Control (UIC) wells, engineered by Jacobson Engineering and Associated Earth Sciences, to safely reintroduce runoff to the aquifer beneath without degrading precious Skagit Valley topsoils.  The project’s design reflects Westland’s commitment to transparency, local ingredients, and the rich history of the Pacific Northwest.

This project is certified as Salmon Safe.