Conduit Interior, a visionary design firm known for its innovative and immersive concepts, has created HALO, Cape Town’s newest nightlife sensation, a space that seamlessly combines cutting-edge technology and a glamorous design aesthetic. The result is the most captivating and talked-about nightlife venue in South Africa.
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Described as ‘Lady Gaga in a Lamborghini’ by Trevor Mclean-Anderson, the owner of HALO, the project was completed at the end of 2023 and has quickly become renowned for its provocative, glamorous and immersive experiences, offering clubgoers a chance to ‘Step into a World Beyond’.
Grant Johnson, founder and director of Conduit Interior, shared insights into the project.
‘We were tasked with turning HALO from a previously derelict nightclub into a two-storey masterpiece. It features the Groove Lounge on the upper level – a premium cocktail and social lounge – and the Main Room on the lower level, a world-class clubbing venue. They both deliver quintessential immersive light and sound experiences, with an interior that appeals to a discerning clientele who seek to amplify their senses in a “World Beyond”.’
Upon entering the club, guests are immediately immersed in a double-storey wraparound screen accentuated by one-way mirrored walls. The main route deeper into the Groove Lounge is flanked by VIP lounge areas, including the organic Jungle VIP Area and the electronic Mesh VIP Area, each offering a unique and captivating experience. Picture holograms, flying space whales, and ever-evolving screens that slowly come alive over the course of the evening.
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Conduit Interior addressed previous layout issues by strategically reworking the club’s layout to improve flow and accessibility. ‘The main bar, a technological marvel in itself, is now centrally positioned, featuring moving displays behind shelves showcasing organic flowing artwork and premium liquor bottles. Mirrors on the ceiling double the volume, creating a mesmerising visual effect, transforming the backbar into a full ‘halo’.’
A second entrance leads guests to the Basement Main Room, introducing them through a tunnel of light with a handmade sculptural spaceman overhead. The world-class nightclub atmosphere is further enhanced by a Funktion-One sound system imported from the UK.
Anton Sinovich, a Funktion-One distributor and sound fanatic from Phuture Sound, took exceptional care of everything sound-related in HALO.
‘In designing the sound system for HALO, we went out to use the latest technology of the best sound system available – a 100% Funktion-One Sound System. The Funktion-One’s new F124s extremely low bass speakers used on the downstairs dance floor stand out in that they contain the most powerful moving coil electromagnet device ever to be installed in a loudspeaker. We are thrilled to deploy it for the first time on the African Continent at HALO.’
What distinguishes the sound at HALO from other nightclubs is the ability to hold a conversation while the music is loud, allowing you to clearly hear the music while also understanding what the person next to you is saying.
Sinovich explains, ‘This is a combination of having a great sound system that delivers a full frequency spectrum of sound with low distortion within an acoustically treated room that has been custom designed to house that sound system. It often goes unnoticed. If you leave a venue at 3am after listening to loud music with a wide range of sharp frequencies, and your ears aren’t ringing, or your head isn’t hurting, you have likely experienced this synergy.’
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