AVALON NEW YORK CITY DESCRIPTION

Avalon
Avalon, the former Limelight, has been transformed into one of the most cutting edge nightclubs in the world. Out of the ashes of the previous church, a modern club design combined with state of the art sound and lighting systems has developed.

The design concept was to create a modern intervention within the existing church space, a landmark building in NYC. The owners and the designers freferred to the projects such as the Musee D'Orsay and the Museum of Natural History in Paris for inspiration, historic structures in which new and very modern designs were floated inside. It was the intention to highlight the breathtaking architectural elements of the original church building, such as the stone walls and the soaring gothic arhes, and then float modern elements within, creating a tenuous but strong connection between the new and the old. New elements are articulated as slick "skins" which peel away from the original walls of the building.

The primary design focus was to create five different experiences for the club-goer:


Discovery - these are about places in between, that take one though one space to another.

Seduction - these are spaces that are sexy, cool, and are comfortable and safe areas to check out the crowd.

Fantasy - these spaces transport one into a whimsical, fantasy landscape.

Escape - these are lounge areas where one can get away and relax, have a conversation and chill out.

Energy - these areas are the heart of the club and are about dancing, light, and sound.

Spider Club
Spider Club is located in the east end of the club, and aims to be NYC's most exclusive VIP club. The theme is modern simplicity mixed with some Moroccan flair. There is a total of three rooms, including two intimate lounges and a third floor dance floor.