A CQUA LOUNGE A M ER ICAS
MASSACHUSETTS / USA
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Though Acqua Lounge’s name has long been well-known throughout Lawrence, Massachusetts’ social scene, a somewhat outdated design and a desire to be at the forefront of technologically futuristic clubs led to the venue’s team seeking a complete audiovisual and aesthetic transformation. With so many modern entertainment venues chasing innovation, finding a distinctive look can be challenging. That’s why Acqua Lounge appointed Tirso Pelaez and his team at Tirso Lighting to craft a whole new look and AV design for the space. Alexis Cepeda, Co-Owner of Acqua Lounge, said: “I wanted to create something different, something fresh, which is why I wanted to work with Tirso. He originally designed a logo for us back in 2016 and since then I’ve followed his career closely; every club he works on looks unique, which fit with my vision.” The late-night entertainment venue was stripped back to its bare floor, ceiling, and walls, before Tirso Lighting’s Owner, Pelaez, alongside the rest of the team, entered the project. Pelaez stated: “For Acqua, we were responsible for not only designing the visual solutions but also selecting furniture, tiles, wall coverings – anything aesthetic, we took on the role. We find that we bring tremendous value by offering interior design service alongside our lighting expertise.” Trusting in Tirso, the lounge’s owners gave the visual integrators complete creative control.