2WEEKS is an experiential nightclub located in Biel, Beirut. Spread over one level, the indoor club overlooks Beirut’s sea port and is based on the concept of containment without caging - viewing another world from the inside.
Working with the Addmind Group team, the practice of designers and architects came up with a concept of a ‘shell within a shell’ offering club-goers an immersive experience through the use of material and visual communication.
A webbed black steel shell envelopes the majority of the club where the main bar, DJ booth and seating areas lie. The outside of the shell remains part of the destination, with a chilled bar area for onlookers to socialize, while also keeping an eye on the happenings through the mesh, encouraging visual communication between the inside and out.
While the exterior of the shell remains raw with damaged walls and the shell’s steel casing, the interior becomes luxurious and glamorous with velvet, marble and brass furnishings creating a contrast to the industrial venue.
Lighting plays an integral part in creating the experience desired. Linear light elements have been inserted throughout the rectangular composition generating a vibrant and pulsating atmosphere, again encouraging playful interaction.