...and a nice collection if you want some more: http://academic.sun.ac.za/forlang/bergman/tech/glossary/ebert_glos.htm

No problem... glad I could help!

Hi Steelers,

Just a few more thoughts for your research...

Apparently nightclubs in some parts of Europe tend to be places where rich foreign 'businessmen' splash out on expensive drinks and even more expensive girls. But I suppose your thesis is about music/dance clubs, right?

Nightclubs can obviously vary greatly in size and the sort of music played there (music will also determine the type of clientele frequenting the place, and that will have an effect on the appropriate design treatment). I do not know about turnover rate and other figures but you could perhaps approach some club owners in your locality. If you find they are willing to help, tell them honestly you are a student looking for info – who knows one day you will be designing for them in real life!

I’m not sure about themed venues (I personally hate themed restaurants and the like) but they might work for the majority of clubgoers. I am not a big clubber but I like ‘lounge bars’ for their more laid-back atmosphere and music. Some of them are the trendiest places with the latest design features, clever lighting and ambience worth checking out.

The atmosphere of the interior can surely be influenced by the décor, the layout, scale/proportion, or the colour treatment of walls, floor, furniture etc. Don’t forget, though, that specialist lighting can alter the overall effect – this is a tricky bit but can be used as an advantage! Consult light/sound technicians in person if possible. Discuss a few key points with them – they should give a general guideline free of charge. Alternatively, check out their websites – you can find very useful info there, case studies with photos and floor plans you can observe.

Last but not least, dont forget to check related planning guides by local authorities on health and safety requirements. Also do find some essays/articles about the psychology of colour, sound and light and their effect on people and incorporate the info into your design.

Check out this pro link for useful articles, interviews, case studies and some good pics on the nightclub scene. (See the archives section for past issues): http://www.clubsystemsinternational.com/indexmain.htm

Enjoy your project,

Aggie