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WAX is an audiophile listening bar that offers a careful selection of cocktails and vinyls.
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By combining the disciplines of architecture, interior and product design, a unified whole is created through surfaces, lighting and fixed furniture working together to come alive.
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WAX is located at 96 Rue d’Hauteville in the ground floor of a Haussmannian building from 1865 and overlooks the Église Saint-Vincent-de-Paul.
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Conceptually we combine two contradictory notions: an inward-looking space for listening with an extroverted arrangement that encourages social interactions.
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A large mirror column bisects the main room, allowing the smaller back room to better participate in the overall atmosphere by creating the illusion of blending both spaces together.
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The mixologist’s movements are preceived as a shadow projecting from the softbox lighting, making the cocktails part of the visual experience.
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Since opening its doors in autumn of 2023, the bar has hosted numerous genre nights, live music gigs, private gatherings and open-deck nights next to its usual serving of fine music and cocktails.
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