Fortune Sound Club in Vancouver submitted Description
From deep within the loins of Chinatown comes the rebirth of Vancouver nightlife in the form of Fortune Sound Club. What was once the infamous Ming’s Chinese restaurant, the revamped space focuses on innovative design, art that can’t be messed with, and eco-friendly features, all of which are highlighted by the most official sound system. Nuanced by the grit and grime of the historic locale, Fortune Sound Club seamlessly blends high and low; downtown, up-from-the-street ambience in a clean and modern setting.
The intimate and innovative space by Orangutang Design is equal parts quality, function, conscientiousness, and aesthetic appeal. Eco-friendly design specs include recycled gluellam beam bar tops, table tops, and shelving; locally-manufactured LED lighting, a new HVAC system, T5 fluorescent lighting, low VOC paints, TOTO low-flow toilets and urinals, as well as a locally-designed and built stainless steel custom bar.
Artistic collaborators include street artist Shepard Fairey and streetwear designers Rick Klotz of freshjive and Kenta Goto of brknhome. Shepard Fairey’s massive install greets you at the front door and follows you up into the main space, while two custom ‘Designed By’ artist series rooms from Rick Klotz (for Timebomb ) and Kenta Goto (for Livestock ) will be open for you to just chill in and/or available for private parties upon request.
The world-renowned Funktion-One Soundsystem stands magnificently among the venue’s exposed beams and gilded brick walls. Fortune Sound Club has been designed around the sound system with minimal hard surfaces in order to maximize the technology. The choice of Funktion-One speaks to Fortune Sound Club’s very essence - to respect the sense of sound and how it is integral to the Fortune experience at an organic level. This exceptionally high caliber of sound quality creates a new paradigm for nightlife by providing an incredible platform to connect with the crowd. Funktion-One sound combined with an eclectic mix of music and performances is what makes it one bad mutha that will surely honour all of your indiscretions.
To compliment the Funktion-One Soundsystem, Fortune Sound Club offers a custom DJ booth, which can cater to a four-turntable battle or any house aficionado. In the main space, a 16-foot-by-16-foot stage opens up to a reclaimed, red oak dance floor with plenty of bounce for the knees. Fortune Sound Club presents the freshest goods, whether it’s for a one off party, a special event, a live show, or one of our weekly jams.
Through the progressive and modern interior design, superior sound system, and overall commitment to love of music, Fortune Sound Club adds a new dimension to Vancouver nightlife. It offers a much needed breath of air – fresh in next level ways, thick with smoke machine haze, permeated by dance floor lights, and vibrating with the maddest sound that no one can test.