Community Food Co-op

The Community Food Co-op expands upon a vibrant community resource that to many Bozeman citizens is more than just a ‘grocery store’. The new Co-op features a naturally lit open area with an overlooking dining mezzanine, outdoor deck, energy efficient systems such as daylight responsive lighting controls and a photovoltaic array, as well as a much needed employee lounge and break area. Rugged recycled wood trusses, exposed structural members, and a palette of agricultural materials are utilized throughout the project to symbolize the Co-op’s agricultural roots and express the ‘funky ag’ directive of the Co-op’s Building Committee

Many variables were considered in the development of a design solution. They included: the constraints of expansion on a small site adjacent to both Main Street and a residential neighborhood; regional context, expression of agricultural heritage, and the use of sustainable building systems.

• Client: Community Food Co-op
• Size: 16,000 sq.ft.
• Budget: $1,300,000
• Contractor: Taylor Construction
• Location: Bozeman MT (map)