The Parisian Balcony – Mezzanine

Mezzanine Floor – Parisian Elegance & Creative Expression

The mezzanine level draws inspiration from 1920s Paris, a time when jazz flourished in elegant salons, cabarets and clubs. Influenced by the era’s sense of glamour, creativity, and refinement, the design embraces elements of Art Deco, seen in the use of geometric patterns, luxurious materials, and ornamental detailing.

An open-plan layout allows the mezzanine to overlook the main performance space below, with tiered seating offering a prime view while maintaining a sense of privacy and exclusivity. Soft furnishings, rich textures, and warm lighting help balance the openness with a more intimate, lounge-like feel. This area also connects directly to a stylish bar, further enhancing its role as a social and relaxed gathering spot.

In contrast, a second zone on the mezzanine celebrates the creative spirit of the Parisian jazz scene. Here, an interactive art installation invites guests to listen to jazz while visually responding through drawing or mark-making, creating a space for artistic expression and personal interpretation, mirroring the improvisational nature of jazz itself.

mezzanine Tiered Seating

Interactive Art Instillation

Echoes of Expression This immersive art installation is a tribute to the creative spirit of the Jazz Age in Paris, where music and visual art flourished side by side. Inspired by the improvisational nature of jazz and the artistic freedom it represents, the installation transforms an area of the mezzanine for creative dialogue. The design features a long, curved corridor, with dim, moody lighting yet light enough to have a good view of the large-scale interactive walls. These walls, made from durable, reusable materials such as chalkboard surfaces and translucent glass panels, invite visitors to draw, paint, write, or mark-make in response to the jazz music playing throughout the space. The evolving soundscape mirrors a live jam session, unpredictable, layered, and emotionally charged, encouraging guests to engage with the rhythm and mood of each track through spontaneous artistic expression. The installation is designed to feel both intimate and open, allowing for pause, reflection, and participation. One side of the passage encourages artistic response, while the other features a visual archive of jazz history,a curated collection of photographs and imagery that honours iconic performances, venues, and musicians from around the world. This split in the walkway reflects the duality of jazz: both deeply personal and historically rich. Ultimately, “Echoes of Expression” is about: Improvisation – letting go and creating in the moment Expression – translating sound and emotional response into visual form Creative conversation – where visitor responses interact with each other, just like jazz solos in dialogue This space not only deepens the visitor’s engagement with jazz but also celebrates the multidisciplinary legacy of the genre—where music, art, and community merge.

Technical Detail- Art Instillation