# Mezcal-Producing Industrial Facilities Estudio ALA Designs the Mezcal Palenque in Michoacan By Amy Duong | Published 2025-06-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezcal-palenque References: [estudioala](http://estudioala.com/)  Local design firm [Estudio ALA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ee) has designed the extension of the [Mezcal Palenque](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-mezcal) facility which produces small batches of the liquor. It is made from the agave plant and boasts a [resemblance to tequila](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distilling-stories) with a unique smokey flavor palette. The new extension is defined by its laminated timber beams joined by grey bricks. The studio explains more about the design, noting "Traditional mezcal distilleries tend to be smaller in scale. We sought to avoid the lack of human scale and the monumentality found in industrial spaces." The new space left the sides option and forms a truss which supports the overlapping pitches roofs. Two main areas include the changed level where the roof planes join and it accomodates the different production stages. Image Credit: Cesar Béjar ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 43% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Architecture:** The use of laminated timber and brick in the Mezcal Palenque's design showcases innovative approaches in eco-friendly construction materials. - **Artisanal Spirits Market:** The focus on small-batch mezcal production underlines a growing consumer preference for craft and quality over mass-produced liquor. - **Human-centric Industrial Design:** Designing industrial spaces with a human scale challenges conventional industrial architecture to improve functionality and worker satisfaction. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Agro-based Alcohol Production:** The adaptation of mezcal production facilities emphasizes the potential for innovation in agricultural practices linked to alcohol production. - **Eco-conscious Construction:** The integration of sustainable materials and design principles highlights the demand for greener building methods in industrial developments. - **Craft Beverage Industry:** Growing interest in artisanal products like mezcal indicates a shift towards niche markets and innovative marketing strategies within the beverage sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metaverse Distilleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-distillery.md) - [Ultra-Premium Artisanal Mezcals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-mezcal.md) - [Clean Artisanal Mezcals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doce-mezcal.md) - [Ultra-Premium Mexican Mezcals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contraluz-cristalino-mezcal.md) - [Brightly Designed Studio Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mestiz.md) - [Accessible Agave Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/del-maguey-vida-puebla.md) - [Unique Mezcal Expressions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-barrel-aejo.md) - [Beefy Small-Batch Liquors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mezcal-artesanal-with-wagyu.md) - [Solar-Powered Tequila Operations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hacienda-cazcabel.md)