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Walid Rachid; courtesy the architects
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Rabih
Geha Architects transform nightlife with the launch of a new nightclub, AHM, on
the up-and-coming Beirut Waterfront…
Architecture
firm Rabih Geha (RG/A) is continuing with its transformation of Beirut's nightlife
with the launch of AHM – a ground-breaking dance pantheon located in Beirut,
Lebanon.
Anchored
on the upcoming Waterfront District, the new nightclub is situated on
1200-square-metres of reclaimed land and features a temple-like open top design
that aims to reignite the imagination of the city’s club-goers. Drawing
inspiration from the surrounding Mediterranean Sea, mast-like structures and
linear lighting dominate the space, mirroring the formation of a ship on the
sea and referring to Lebanon’s seafaring ancestors, who would embark on
journeys that took them to the “ends of the Earth”.
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A
circular focal point remains a constant within the space, emulating the iconic
rising sun or a full moon and drawing eyes to the neighbouring cityscape
outside. The vertical components play with light and provide a wayfaring sense
of nostalgia and openness.
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Other
design elements within the club can adapt to the rolling itinerary of themed
nights, allowing adventurers to immerse themselves in an alternative voyage on
each visit and create their own story within their minds. A trip to AHM allows
visitors to escape reality and create a narrative that only they will
experience. It is this that distinguishes it from the usual nightlife
experience; it is not about being seen, it is about creating their own interpretation
of their surroundings.
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Known
for their ability to weave architectural tales, a circular focal point
emulating the iconic rising sun or a full moon draws eyes to the outer
cityscape.
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The
DJ booth sits at the head of the club on a raised platform. A tropical
paradise. Plants engulf the booths and complement the seating. Atmospheric
lighting enhances the mood dependant on the night.
In
a long-term bid to metamorphose Beirut’s current nightlife set-up, RG/A
explores authentic ways of telling a project’s story to bring in an experience
that lasts forever. This project took 3 months from conception to completion!
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