Angel’s Envy, founded in 2010 and located in Louisville, Kentucky, is the culmination of the life’s work of Master Distiller Lincoln Henderson, one of the most respected people in the distilling industry. Angel’s Envy is a whiskey of incomparable smoothness. It takes a history of over 200 years of bourbon heritage and mingles it with over 400 years of port wine heritage. The name is derived from the term “angel’s share”- the portion of whiskey that evaporates as it ages in wooden barrels.
The Angel’s Envy complex sits directly in the heart of downtown Louisville. It is a historical building that dates back to the early 1900s and has sat abandoned for almost 30 years before the company purchased it. Angel’s Envy was tasked with transforming the complex from a decaying, graffiti filled space to restoring it to its original beauty. Beautiful arched windows, exposed brick, and a newly-constructed wood beam ceiling welcome visitors as they walk into the distillation room.
Because of the beauty of the exterior of the building, it was imperative that the interior design had to be equally impressive. Joseph & Joseph Architects contacted MBI (Kimball International Dealer partner) for assistance in providing a furniture solution for such a unique space. MBI, a long-term partner and Select Dealer knew that Kimball International was the obvious choice in bringing a space with such uniqueness to life.
Together, they create new office standards while maintaining a refreshed aesthetic with inspiration and brand development related to the Angel’s Envy product. The final design incorporated a wide breadth of offerings from the Kimball brand that achieved flexibility, functionality and brand goals. Prior to deciding the right product to utilize for their space, the team from Angel’s Envy, visited the Kimball International Headquarters in Jasper, Indiana, to review different product solutions and determine what products would work best from a functionality and design standpoint. Equally impressive and just as important as the product portfolio they reviewed was the quality and craftsmanship of Kimball International’s products.
“Angel’s Envy has been very impressed with not only the quality of the Kimball International products, but also the attention to detail and service of the team. The selection and versatility of the product line has enabled us to create a modern, yet comfortable and functional work environment for our growing staff. We are proud to have a showpiece, not only in our Distillery, but our offices as well, and look forward to future partnership opportunities with Kimball International.”
ANDREA K. YORGY, CONTROLLER AT ANGEL'S ENVY
Kimball Priority desks and storage units paired with Wish chairs were utilized in all of the private offices. This combination of products provided a modern aesthetic and an extremely functional work area. Angel’s Envy incorporated an attractive form and generous sitting area in the side seating of their private offices, choosing Tucker to compliment this space. For the majority of their employees, they utilized Xsite workstations which gave each user ample work space and still incorporated the privacy element each needed for more focused work. Footprint storage and Wish seating completed the solution which complimented Xsite perfectly while still giving users the storage space and seating comfort that was needed. Dock and Bingo paired together nicely for the café area at Angel’s Envy. This combination offered a versatile grouping that was functional and adaptable to the specific area. Dock tables were also utilized in the conference room at Angel’s Envy, rounding out this unique and historic space.
