THE UPSTAGE CLUB , ROSEATE HOUSE , NEW DELHI BY STUDIO LOTUS PHOTOGRAPHER : SURYAN // DANG
While the brief called for a vibrant and transformational space , it required the overall experience to be in tune with Roseate ' s understated expression and sombre , albeit luxurious material palette . The club thus invigorates the brand ' s aesthetic sensibility by bringing in an undercurrent of playfulness with new inserts and décor elements .
The functional programme accommodates open , versatile , and flexible workspace configurations in combination with private pockets , allowing members to tailor the space to suit their needs . Upon entering , visitors are welcomed by a five-metre
long brass reception cum barcounter accented with horizontal bands that forms the focal point of the design scheme . A news ticker atop the bar counter displays the movie name being screened at any given time , connecting
the lounge to other leisure facilities at the hotel .
The reception and bar is flanked by one wing comprising an informal lounge and the other featuring hot-desking areas , an independent cabin and a meeting room . The focus on multi-functional zones necessitated the use of movable partitions and lightweight furniture . For instance , a folding timber partition wall delineates the smaller conference room — furniture from which can be easily transferred to create a performance area .
The back wall is articulated in vertical ribs of fabric cladding and serves as a constant backdrop to the experience . Niches are carved out to create two-seater booths and private pods , as well as a full-height library with timber shelves , which frames the bar , and uplifts the otherwise neutral palette .
Marking a subtle , yet playful addition to Roseate ’ s design approach while still retaining its brand essence , the Upstage Club creates a new typology for hospitality experiences : luxury co-working spaces for the city ’ s new-age working professionals as well as business travellers .
architecture & design magazine
58 | July - August 2021 Edition // Design Essentia // DE INDIA