Prada Opens Nightclub “Double Club” in London

The visionary fashion designer Prada’s art foundation, the Fondazione Prada, opened its first nightclub called the Double Club in London last week. German artist Carsten Höller conceived the space which includes a bar, a restaurant and a dance club as each of these is divided into Western and Congolese areas which also showcases artwork. Höller wanted to design a space about the coexistence the Congo, which is one of his passions, and the West and he does exactly that by showcasting food, music and art from both cultures.

“In the dance club, the DJ plays alternately Congolese and Western music on a circular dance floor which slowly revolves at about one turn per hour. When the DJ is in the Western part of the room, ‘Western’ music is played, while as coming into the Congolese part it will switch into Congolese Rumba, Wenge or Ndombolo.”

British Vogue describes the club as “a stroke of nightclubbing genius.” Whether it is the rotating dance floor or the art including an Andy Warhol piece, the Double Club is a definite successful collaboration between Prada’s award winning foundation and artist Carsten Höller. Double Club is located at 7 Torrens Street, London EC1V 1NQ and you can also visit its official website at http://www.thedoubleclub.co.uk/.