Quay Shop Fitters’ brief was to produce an underground dance club over two levels giving the flexibility for a future independent bar operation to the first floor. Cosmic Ballroom was a project on a limited budget and within an extremely tight time frame.
The easy approach on this job would have been to do what had been done over the past three refurbishments - a simple decoration job. However, this wouldn't have achieved the optimum layout and venue. Whilst the budgets were incredibly tight and the timeframes to match, it was agreed a fundamental layout change would be needed to aid the flow and comfort of the customer but primarily the operation and turnover.
The costs implied with new relocated bar serveries, shopfront and raised levels resulted in little monies to cater for the sound to light and overall decoration. A simple scheme was adopted, with hard wearing paint finishes and design statements the focus.
Quirky fixtures and fittings were sourced such as the bright white reindeer chandeliers and antique french wardrobes which were adapted to form a part time pay desk. Back bar displays were formed from armoire units, with a writing bureau adapted to form the DJ console which give the club a simple yet unique style.