Art procurement

The project brief called for the transformation of a dormant brewing space beneath a restaurant into a distinct, immersive bar inspired by the evocative mythology of the Blue Rock Swim Club. More than a spatial renovation, the challenge lay in crafting a compelling historical narrative within a context—and a city—largely defined by new-build construction and a lack of historical preservation. The client envisioned a venue that felt like the remains of an abandoned underground bathhouse—an atmospheric relic layered with texture, memory, and mystery. The design team grounded this vision by interpreting the spatial logic of a traditional bathhouse: the entry sequence begins in the “locker room,” now reimagined as... More