Próżność Club in Poznan, Poland by Wiercinski Studio.

Wiercinski Studio has transformed a 500-square meter interior of a 1930s heritage-listed building in the centre of the Polish city of Poznan, into Próżność Club.

Without being to interfere with the internal layout due to building heritage significance, the plan utilised much of the existing rooms. A long, wide corridor leads to the cloakroom, VIP room, cocktail area with a small dance floor, bathrooms, a large historic ballroom and the back-of-house technical rooms. Part of the long corridor was treated by two local street artists – Someart and Dumin – in abstract motifs.

Wiercinski Studio were keen to preserve much of the original heritage elements, with the entire space painted in dark navy. The original oak parquetry and antique wall and ceiling decorations were maintained. Where walls were removed, ceilings were left untouched so the history of the interior could be seen.

A series of bespoke furnishings were made by local craftsmen including locksmiths, glaziers and carpenters. “We have filled this space with over 50 furniture pieces designed by us, like an art gallery space,” says Adam Wiercinski. “In the corridor, for example, we designed barstools with tables that are hung on the wall for security reasons and for easy cleaning.”

Treasured decorations on the corridor ceiling are highlighted with blue neon rings. At the end of the corridor is a ‘grandstand’ for sitting and people-watching, while the bar with a giant geometric chandelier hanging above was also designed by the studio. The list of bespoke features extends to high benches, large mirrors instead of windows, neon signage, bar counters and a DJs station. Custom furniture pieces throughout are finished in three major colours – grey beige, ruby red and cobalt blue.

[Images courtesy of Adam Wiercinski. Photography by PION Studio.]