World’s first underwater nightclub redesigned by Poole Associates as “creative playground”
By Jason Holland
Subsix is an underwater venue offering a spectacular setting for a variety of events
It can only be reached by taking a speedboat over a coral reef and descending a dramatic three-tier staircase, and was originally opened in 2012 as the world's first underwater nightclub. Now Poole Associates has redesigned Subsix, the underwater venue located at the Per Aquum Niyama resort in the Maldives, to become a multi-functional creative space which can be “transformed into whatever guests imagine it to be”.
Subsix is 6m (20ft) below the waterline and 500m (1,640ft) offshore. The Singapore-based architect and interior designer drew inspiration from the aquatic surroundings for the redesign, which allows guests to take part in a range of events.
These events include subaquatic lunches, gourmet dinners, weddings, hosted events and wine tastings, while parties and DJ nights maintain the venue’s club roots. Marine biologist-led expeditions are also offered.
A clam-inspired bar takes centre stage in the middle of the room, with its fibreglass shell illuminated by mood lighting that shifts throughout the day. Additionally, thousands of strands of capiz shells drape from the ceiling and mimic an undersea kelp forest, while coral-like chandeliers provide lighting. Silver-panelled columns throughout the venue are inspired by the ribbed gills of manta rays, according to Poole Associates.
Floor-to-ceiling glass windows line Subsix, allowing views of the marine life and the more than 90 coral reef species outside.
Poole Associates’ redesign was inspired by the venue’s aquatic surroundings
It can only be reached by taking a speedboat over a coral reef and descending a
dramatic three-tier staircase, and was originally opened in 2012 as the world's first
underwater nightclub. Now Poole Associates has redesigned Subsix, the underwater
venue located at the Per Aquum Niyama resort in the Maldives, to become a multi-
functional creative space which can be “transformed into whatever guests imagine it to
be”.
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World’s first underwater nightclub redesigned by Poole Associates as “creative playground”
By Jason Holland
Subsix is an underwater venue offering a spectacular setting for a variety of events
It can only be reached by taking a speedboat over a coral reef and descending a dramatic three-tier staircase, and was originally opened in 2012 as the world's first underwater nightclub. Now Poole Associates has redesigned Subsix, the underwater venue located at the Per Aquum Niyama resort in the Maldives, to become a multi-functional creative space which can be “transformed into whatever guests imagine it to be”.
Subsix is 6m (20ft) below the waterline and 500m (1,640ft) offshore. The Singapore-based architect and interior designer drew inspiration from the aquatic surroundings for the redesign, which allows guests to take part in a range of events.
These events include subaquatic lunches, gourmet dinners, weddings, hosted events and wine tastings, while parties and DJ nights maintain the venue’s club roots. Marine biologist-led expeditions are also offered.
A clam-inspired bar takes centre stage in the middle of the room, with its fibreglass shell illuminated by mood lighting that shifts throughout the day. Additionally, thousands of strands of capiz shells drape from the ceiling and mimic an undersea kelp forest, while coral-like chandeliers provide lighting. Silver-panelled columns throughout the venue are inspired by the ribbed gills of manta rays, according to Poole Associates.
Floor-to-ceiling glass windows line Subsix, allowing views of the marine life and the more than 90 coral reef species outside.
Poole Associates’ redesign was inspired by the venue’s aquatic surroundings
It can only be reached by taking a speedboat over a coral reef and descending a
dramatic three-tier staircase, and was originally opened in 2012 as the world's first
underwater nightclub. Now Poole Associates has redesigned Subsix, the underwater
venue located at the Per Aquum Niyama resort in the Maldives, to become a multi-
functional creative space which can be “transformed into whatever guests imagine it to
be”.
“We want our future sports centre to act as a co-location for health and wellbeing services, furthering our connections with GP referrals and digital health platforms”
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health, fitness professionals need to be empowered to
take a holistic approach. Kath Hudson shares useful
tools discussed at the ACE summit on mental health
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consumer demand for strength training with a raft of new and
innovative launches and concepts, as Steph Eaves reports
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Changers Podcast with Sue Anstiss, CEO of Fearless Women.
CoverMe Fitness, the innovative studio management app for the fitness industry, launches this
month in Australia, with industry veteran Tony Zonato leading the rollout as Managing
Director for the region.