Wax Lyrical

DAY AND NIGHTCLUB

Wax Lyrical was designed in response the the current shrinking UK nightclub climate, and growing concern with the  associated nightlife cultures. Creating a venue which is open throughout the day and night,  addressing issues relating to recreational drug use, excessive alcohol consumption and unsafe/ unprotected sex.

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A club which accepts these behaviours occur,  therefore designing to improve the safety and comfort without feeling policed . Helping to protect clubbers and the industry, which now more than ever is under threat.

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The design was influenced by the 1970's, 'decade of disco', aiming to bring back experimental FF&E inspired by the Domus archive catalogues.

MULTI-FUNCTION VENUE:
TARGETING DIFFERENT AREAS OF NIGHTLIFE AND EXTENDING OPENING HOURS
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 At Ground Floor street level lies the juice lounge and meditation space at rear. Calming and comfy this space is designed to boost electrolytes and let visitors rest after a big night.
 
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Below, a walk-in sexual health clinic for consultations and STI checks, combined with a drug testing facility with advice lounge. 
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 At the centre of the building is the wine cafe; a coffee shop open til 3am and bridging the gap between cafes and bars.
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 At the lower entrance level at rear, the radio station is found, connected to the club's DJ balcony.
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Finally at lower street level lies the nightclub; a double height space which doubles up as an exercise-class venue.
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