The Goonight’s Prime Steak + Spirits project represents a successful transformation of an old tasting room in Healdsburg Plaza into a Western-style restaurant and bar, honoring the owner’s great grandfather. The renovation of the 144-year-old structure involved re-purposing the existing building envelope while maintaining the original brick facade. The exterior brick shell of the building was reused and re-supported to meet current code. A majority of the roof was raised with new steel trusses to allow space for and support a mezzanine, and another portion was removed for an outdoor terrace.
Strengthening the masonry structure, adding the mezzanine, and maintaining the open storefront involved the addition of three steel moment frames, multiple brace frames, and a concrete slab on metal decking. A new foundation system consisting of grade beams, helical piles, and micropiles was used to support the structure below liquefiable soils.
The 3,205-square-foot building encompasses a dining area, two bars, demonstration kitchen, scullery, and back prep area. Key features include a large skylight and a glass elevator, providing natural daylight into the historic structure.