nightlife metaphysics
Are Disused Offices the New Third Spaces?
London still has around 9% of unoccupied office space post-pandemic, an increase from the pre-pandemic rate of around 4%. With hybrid and remote models now a piece of furniture in modern work, the idea of what an office can practically be used for is up for grabs.
At the weekend, my friends at Baile ljó (a tr
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Gen Z and Millennials are seeking more IRL. High end social clubs are on the rise. Flip phones are back in. We want to spend more on experiences, less on stuff. Remote work is forcing everyone to seek in-person connection and community elsewhere.
Despite this, existing social clubs are struggling to survive and not e
... See moreoft clubbing speaks to the shift in our social needs in a post-pandemic world, the very same needs that have led to a rise in run clubs and hobby clubs such as chess and bowling. Previously the club was an adequate provider of your weekly dose of social interaction, a space to dance, socialise and, for many, get intoxicated too. However, for a gene... See more
Yusuf Ntahilaja • 2025: The Year of ‘Soft Clubbing’
I was doing some research for a thought piece today on the importance of physical spaces for brands. And remembered the fantastic 'Eyes of the Skin' by Juhani Pallasmaa.
This quote in particular jumped out at me.
“The elements of architecture are not visual units or gestalt; they are encounters, confrontations that interact with memory.”
This quote in particular jumped out at me.
“The elements of architecture are not visual units or gestalt; they are encounters, confrontations that interact with memory.”
Similarly, Protein's very own SEED CLUB positions itself as “a place where people and ideas grow" and it was in fact through SEED CLUB that I discovered The Commons, thanks to an insightful comment from Mike Evans:
“I definitely prefer this concept of a space that you actively program to fulfil certain connection requirements as more convincing than... See more
“I definitely prefer this concept of a space that you actively program to fulfil certain connection requirements as more convincing than... See more
I think the rise in membership clubs is in response to the accessibility provided by social media. Back in the day, cool clubs / bars were based on IYKYK, which maintained the core vibe based on self-selection but were also at least somewhat inclusive and kept the flow fresh. Now social media has ruined the ability of any cool place to stay cool be... See more