Brief

Client Vision

The client approached us with one request: create a private speakeasy that could comfortably host 10–25 guests. Beyond that, they had no defined aesthetic or direction — only the desire for an immersive hideaway that felt completely separate from the rest of the property. They entrusted us with full creative freedom and the entire design-to-build process, from concept and branding to construction coordination, custom fabrication, and final styling. The goal was to craft a space that felt intimate, indulgent, and transportive — a hidden retreat for their closest friends and collaborators.

Challenge

Considerations

The speakeasy didn’t exist yet, so we designed and built a completely new room from the ground up — walls, ceiling, electrical, and bar infrastructure included. This introduced key challenges:.

  • Designing a fully enclosed, code-compliant room within the existing building
  • Engineering the architecture and lighting to support an immersive, mood-driven atmosphere
  • Making a compact footprint feel intimate, not cramped, for 10–25 guests
  • Balancing bold finishes, custom fabrication, and branding elements without overwhelming the space
  • Choosing materials that are durable for hosting while still delivering the glam–tropical edge of the Contemorary Vice aesthetic
Solution

Creative Direction

We designed the speakeasy as a fully immersive escape — a glow-drenched, Contemporary Vice hideout built for intimacy and atmosphere. The palette leans into tropical glam and neon warmth, brought to life with custom purple sparkle epoxy floors and a teal-and-hot-pink lighting scheme that shifts the mood throughout the night.

A curated mix of designer pieces, vintage finds, and custom artwork gives the space its character. Highlights include a sculptural gold palm-tree floor lamp and vintage ceiling ornaments revived and backlit with LEDs for a soft, ethereal glow overhead.

The layout stays intentional and intimate: a custom wet bar anchors the room, while layered lighting, color blocking, and material contrast define zones without closing the space in. Every detail — from branded barware to custom paintings — reinforces the speakeasy’s identity.

Result

The Final Expression

The result is a built-from-scratch lounge that feels electric, lush, and unmistakably transportive — a hidden retreat designed for unforgettable nights, intimate gatherings, and immersive atmosphere.

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