To transform a raw concrete basement beneath Brooklyn’s trendy William Vale Hotel into a new nightclub, designers Maurizio Bianchi Mattioli and Angus McIntosh asked themselves a pivotal question: How do we make a space sexy? Drawing design inspirations from far and wide—from the burl wood interior detailing of a vintage Mercedes-Benz car to mishmash postmodern buildings by Austrian architect Hans Hollein to the plastic quality of designer Gaetano Pesce’s playful resin chairs—they found their answer. Unveiled, which celebrated its public opening in late January, brings together high design and a superior sonic experience. And wrapped in curved burl plywood paneling, dramatic lighting, and reflective surfaces, its interior is certainly sultry.
Splitting the 4,950-square-foot space into an L shape, the designers envisioned each linear volume as a different music experience. At the front is a lounge and listening bar, where drinks and conversations can be had while melodies are still appreciated. At the hinge begins the club, where revelers converge around the DJ’s mirrored booth.
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