House of Smith (formerly Charles Smith Wines) is located in downtown Walla Walla in the former Johnson Auto Electric building, constructed in 1917. Winemaker Charles Smith approached our firm to design a new tasting room and office space that would match his rock and roll style. The design team was inspired by Charles’s in-your-face attitude to create a raw space that highlights the original aesthetics of the building while inserting highly flexible pieces, including a large unit dubbed the Armadillo. The resulting space can transform from an office, tasting room and retail store into a dining and entertainment venue.