Garver Feed Mill
Madison, Wisconsin
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Size: 55,000+ square feet
The Garver Feed Mill in Madison, Wisconsin is a storied landmark replete with history, character, and purpose. Suffering eighteen years of dilapidation and under the threat of demolition, the Madison community reached out to Baum Revision in 2013 to preserve the Mill. Since then, we have assembled a unique team and have been working with various community partners to revive this historic building and deliver a transformative project to the Madison region.
2020 Historic Restoration Award by the Wisconsin Historical Society. The award goes to the best restoration work of a Wisconsin historic property that involves comprehensive work to restore a historic building, structure, object, or site.
2020 WI AIA Merit Design Award by Wisconsin Architect Magazine features the work of Wisconsin architects. AIA Wisconsin hosts an annual Design Awards competition that offers architect members of AIA Wisconsin the opportunity to submit their best work.
2020 Historic Preservation Award for Adaptive Reuse from the Madison Trust for Historic Preservation.
2020 Commercial Development Award Best New Development or Renovation - Mixed Use: Garver Feed Mill from In Business Magazine.
2020 IIDA Southwest PRIDE Award 2020 - Mixed Used Award of Merit
2020 People’s Choice Top Project Award - The Daily Reporter
2021 Bronze Award by the Wisconsin Chapter of American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
Here’s what local leaders are saying about us:
“I’ve been a resident of the Eastmorland Neighborhood of Madison for over 5 years. Since the completion of the Garver Feed Mill and subsequent management by Baum Revision, our neighborhood has been invigorated in a way I never expected. The work they do to engage the community has been a phenomenal addition to our city. The work they do will only benefit and engage those in the area and beyond.”
- Alder Dina Nina Martinez-Rutherford
“The first few months after Garver opened in late 2019 exceeded all my expectations. The building is now a gorgeous space, and this once hidden gem has become a crown jewel of the city. I knew Garver would be a success the first day the Dane County Winter Farmers Market opened, and several thousand eager patrons descended on the site. One of my favorite ways to experience Garver is the pop-up events of various sorts featuring local entrepreneurs, outdoor live music, art showings, and other community activities. Garver is now a destination, a new place for gathering that didn't exist before which has resulted in a stronger local culture, food ecosystem and small business economy.”
- Alder Marsh Rummel
“Garver Feed Mill has established itself as a community anchor in Madison in just a few short years, attracting both locals and visitors. Garver has served as a pop-up outlet for a diverse array of artisans and creators. Madison’s famed Dane County Farmers Market now has a winter home in Garver that allows for more vendors and patrons. And Destination Madison recently collaborated with Garver on a whole-building event for a major national conference, allowing us to showcase the facility and a cross section of our community for attendees and top tier national media. Garver Feed Mill is a tremendous asset to our community and a great partner for our organization.”
- Ellie Westman Chin, President & CEO, Destination Madison.
The Baum Revision team have reactivated the Mill as a local artisan food production facility. The project is occupied by “second stage” food producers who have established themselves locally but are looking for room to grow - both spatially and economically. The building’s original features, like tall ceilings and an abundance of dock doors, provide an ideal space for our users. In addition to these details, the building is outfitted with the modern specifications necessary to be a fully functional food facility. All of these features are provided to tenants at affordable rent levels which allow them to allocate more capital to their business’ growth rather than their monthly rent payment.
The Renovated Mill, 2019.
The Baum Revision team plans to reactivate the Mill as a local artisan food production facility. The project will be occupied by “second stage” food producers who have established themselves locally but are looking for room to grow - both spatially and economically. The building’s original features, like tall ceilings and an abundance of dock doors, provide an ideal space for these users. In addition to these details, the building will be outfitted with the modern specifications necessary to be a fully functional food facility. All of these features will be provided to tenants at affordable rent levels that allow them to allocate more capital to their business’ growth rather than their monthly rent payment.
By also featuring event, retail, and meeting uses within the building, Garver will also fill an unmet market need by strengthening the bonds between these second stage businesses and potential end-customers, furthering the infrastructure necessary to support a successful food and beverage value chain in the Madison region.
In addition to renovating the Mill, the proposed plan will also call for the preservation and management of the natural areas and waterways surrounding the building, including the North Plat area of the site. The revitalization of the natural landscape will include the creation and maintenance of railways, a dedicated green outdoor space, educational signage, and public art.
Our project also includes a first-of-its-kind “international showroom” of micro homes located on four acres adjacent to Garver. Micro homes are low impact, sustainable, mobile and affordable homes ranging between 200 and 600 square feet. To be operated as a hospitality operation, this “micro-lodge” concept will be a world-class model that showcases micro house designs and models from around the world that are sustainably designed and operated. Guests will have the opportunity to stay overnight and have an authentic experience of “tiny living”.
Our vision for the Garver Feed Mill will have a significantly positive economic impact on the region, allowing local businesses to grow, creating additional jobs over time as these tenants develop and providing community access to a sustainable and healthy food system.
“Garver Feed Mill is for the people and placemaking. Through its historic restoration, collectively, we want to become one of Madison’s Top 10 destinations— encouraging the creative spirit of innovation and inspiring our community ”
Construction Photos, 2014-2019.
