Join us for an exclusive tour of the Dassai Blue Sake Brewery in Hyde Park, NY, led by project architect David Coon,AIA from Pelli Clarke & Partners. This state-of-the-art facility, crafted for the renowned Japanese sake brand Dassai, is an exceptional blend of tradition and innovation. Attendees will gain insights into the art of sake-making, exploring everything from the Koji room to the fermentation tanks, as well as the architectural and landscape design elements that make the brewery unique.
The tour includes a detailed look at the brewery’s architectural design, which beautifully integrates traditional Japanese motifs and construction methods, alongside landscape design that merges classic Japanese aesthetics with the natural beauty of the Hudson Valley. The experience concludes with a tasting of Dassai Blue's premium Junmai Daiginjo sake, paired with a curated food selection. This event is a must-attend for those interested in architecture, design, and the rich history of sake production.
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Venue: Dassai Blue Tour + Tasting | 5 Saint Andrews Road Hyde Park, NY, 12538
Cost: $75 per attendee
David Coon
, AIA
A
ssociate Principal
New Haven Office
“My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” —Maya Angelou
David Coon’s recent work includes the Asahi Shuzo Brewery in New York — the first US-based brewery for Japan’s oldest sake producer. In his decades at Pelli Clarke & Partners, he has contributed to numerous international projects, including the Petronas Towers, and several mixed-use developments in Tokyo: the Toranomon-Azabudai district, the Ark Hills Sengokuyama Tower, and the Muromachi Chibagin Mitsui Building. He is an Associate Fellow at Branford College at Yale University, and an advisor to first-year Yale Undergraduates. David holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Pennsylvania State University.
