Supper Club - theme

Due to the relaxed, laid back nature of below the story bridge, a quieter area located just away from the hub of the city, I have chosen to go with a more relaxed type Supper Club. As it is located on the waterside, it will be themed around the serenity and calming nature of water. Therefore the club will provide a top level which comprises of a dining area - with all the amenities necessary (kitchen/toilets etc). The ground level will be the main access level which will be a bar setting again with all the necessary amenities. The lower level will be a split level, below ground. This will be the multi-purpose space which a range of activities/performances can occupy. Such performances will include bands and acoustic acts with genres such as blues/reggae/alternative/acoustic etc. The lighting will be ambient and relaxing, not too up beat or low key but just enough to keep the visitor relaxed and welcome. Materials that are in mind include - steel/concrete/glass/driftwood type timber. This is to relate back to the original folie concept of keeping with the historic nature of the site - the former docking port of Brisbane - (bringing back the old into the new). The new site aims at engaging the visitor into part of Brisbanes history while providing a totally new atmosphere and structure.

some conceptual sketches...