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Zoom Club Frankfurt am Main

Design in Architektur

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entrence - Sonja Schwarz Fotografie, Frankfurt a.M.
main bar - Sonja Schwarz Fotografie, Frankfurt a.M.
kaleidoscope with Zoom-Logo - Sonja Schwarz Fotografie, Frankfurt a.M.
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Innovation
Functionality
Creativity
Eco-Social Impact
Total
JURY VOTES
Entertainment Venue
4.47
4.90
4.56
4.49
4.61
Mijail Gutierrez
Mijail Gutierrez Principal and Design Director at Perkins and Will
4.5
5
5
4.5
4.75
Christophe Penasse
Christophe Penasse Cofounder at Masquespacio
5
5
5
5
5
Hongchao Wang
Hongchao Wang Creative Director and Cofounder at Benwu Studio
3.28
4.26
3.61
3.65
3.7
Kim Tchai
Kim Tchai Founder and CEO at Tchai International
4.3
5
4.08
3.86
4.31
Geoffrey Timmer
Geoffrey Timmer Creative director at Colliers
5
5
5
5
5
Raquel Machado
Raquel Machado Senior Design Associate at M Moser Associates
4.5
5
4.5
4.5
4.63
Miriam Zuurbier
Miriam Zuurbier Associate Partner and Creative Director at TANK
5
5
5
5
5
Güray Oskay
Güray Oskay Director of Architectural Design at ATÖLYE
4
5
4.5
4
4.38
Madhubala Ayyamperumal
Madhubala Ayyamperumal Design Experience Leader at Gensler
4.47
5
4.47
3.99
4.48
Rosha Ehsan
Rosha Ehsan Head of Design at Gastronomica Middle East
5
5
5
5
5
Haijie Hu
Haijie Hu Cofounder and Creative Director at VAVE Studio
5
5
5
5
5
Elliot March
Elliot March Cofounder at MAWD
4.07
4.48
4.13
4.81
4.37
Kamna Malik
Kamna Malik Design Curator & Content Strategist at Kamna Malik
4
5
4
4
4.25
Client
U.F.O.
Floor area
3500 ㎡
Completion
2022
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The Cocoon Club, known beyond the borders of Germany was a very futuristic place. In the development of the new concept, it was certainly a balancing act between the high expectations due to the history of the site, and the desire of the the client's wish "not to have a styled concept – coincidence should design". 

The goal was in any case to create a unique in Europe concert club with a special atmosphere. At the same time, the past of the location should not be completely be erased. Thus the formative membrane wall was preserved or even strengthened in its design, by removing the old cocoons built into it and close the surface with membrane stones reproduced for this purpose. A few Cocoons were allowed to stay and got a new "ME". Thus the guest is for example introduced by a ZOOM lettering in a kaleidoscope cocoon at the entrance. From here, the guest is guided into the different areas and different worlds. 

In addition to the concert room there is a range of different bar areas which generate different atmospheres because of their different designs. A "rocky" pub, a "playful" smoking area smoking area, a drinking hall as an additional coffee and beverage counter, as well as the big main bar as the major supply for concerts. All these bars have their own, completely independent history as the basis for their design. 

The backstage area, which is not accessible to the public was created at the request of the as a special offer for the artists. It offers them private as well as communicative areas. The aim was to provide artists passing through a place where they can relax from the from the stressful daily routine of the tour and to have legendary after-show parties after their concerts. The backstage area offers spacious, with a lot of love to the detail designed with great attention to detail, leaving hardly anything to be desired. In the center is the large lounge with several long tables where people can eat and work together. A separate catering kitchen, 3 retreat rooms, changing rooms with mask, as well as a large sanitary area with laundromat are a highlight for every artist on the transit.