Traveling Member's Club FOLD

FOLD

September 2012 will see the launch of FOLD - the brainchild of Apartment 58, ZEO and Klaus Haapaniemi - a collaborative project seeking to provide a creative hub like no other. The three brands came together through a common desire to nurture creativity and discover new experiences under the FOLD concept, which will debut at Design Junction on 19-23rd September, followed by Frieze Art Fair.

FOLD – which has taken its inspiration from Apartment 58’s home from home concept, ZEO’s unconventional vision of the wonderfully unusual and unique design by artist and designer Mia Wallenius - can easily be transported and rebuilt at various worldwide design events and is designed to seamlessly function as a gallery, lounge, bar and event space.

ZEO Bar

Mia Wallenuis, the designer behind Klaus Haapaniemi and Apartment 58, adapted her distinct interior design signature into creating an authentic homely atmosphere based on traditional Finnish red and white wooden chalets whilst incorporating the brand essences of all three. Mia has incorporated a bespoke collection of upholstered furniture in hand woven silk brocades, hand tufted rugs and a specially designed ZEO bar for the FOLD project.

Throughout the day, members will have access to the latest technology including the newest Apple gadgets as well as access to the Apartment 58 playlists from notable members. At night, it will transform into a unique event space where some of London’s finest will gather.

Food and drink will be a strong focus for FOLD where the ZEO bar team will provide an encyclopedic knowledge of drinks, creativity and standard of service with sensory experiential ZEO cocktails on the menu, providing members with morning to late night choices. 

Champagne G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Club Meeting

Cordon Rouge Members (by Nick Smith)

The 12th September 2012 saw the exceptional members of the Champagne G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Club come together for their 5th annual meeting at The Lookout in Hyde Park. In the picture above, you can see the members clockwise from top left: Leo Houlding, Mountaineer and para- alpinist; Dee Caffari, Round-the-world yachtswoman; David Hempleman-Adams, Polar balloonist and adventurer; Ben Fogle, Trans-Atlantic rower and adventurer; Tom Avery, Polar adventurer; Rune Gjeldnes, Adventurer; Geoff Holt, Sailor; Ben Saunders, Polar adventurer; and Mike Golding, Round-the-world yachtsman. 

Founded in 2008, the Club was established to recognise outstanding individuals within the realms of exploration, sailing, adventure and discovery. Members are acknowledged for showing immense courage and dedication in their particular fields of expertise, whether it be conquering mountains or single-handedly traversing oceans.  

Chairman, David Hempleman-Adams presenting new member, Geoff Holf with his sword (by Nick Smith) 

This year’s Honorary Chairman, world class pilot David Hempleman-Adams welcomed the Club members to celebrate the achievements of the past year with G.H. Mumm Protocoles such as sabrage and dinner prepared by esteemed chef, Adam Byatt. (Pictures by Nick Smith)

Home House private member's club

London's most exclusive private member's club on Portman Square, W1, will open House 19 this September 2012, marking the re-launch of the Club's acclaimed restaurant and bar, along with the appointment of new head chef Jeremy Brown and the launch of exciting new dining and snack menus.

House 19 links seamlessly with the rest of the renowned Club - entertaining spaces of House 20 and vibrant bars and rooms of House 21. The new design for House 19 by Martin Kemp will underline the celebrated Home House ethos of excellence and eccentricity.

House 19's restaurant is headed by acclaimed Executive Chef Jeremy Brown, who has previously worked in the prestigious Ritz Hotel, as well as renowned Michelin Star restaurants and hotels including within Marco Pierre White Group. The eagerly anticipated restaurant menu has been created by Jeremy Brown to offer members and their guests light, delicately flavoured dishes alongside rich and sumptuous ones and is crafted to offer diners a perfect culinary destination for any occasion. Traditional meats, such as breast of lamb, ham carved from the bone, pork belly and mutton, as well as seasonal dishes such as roasted game are presented with finesse and accompanied by fresh and enticing side dishes.

Number 19 Portman Square will continue to reference the enviable heritage of Home House and stay attuned to the modern tastes of the Club’s discerning members and guests. It will provide a unique space to dine, drink and socialise in opulent and relaxed surroundings.  Day or night; who knows what lies in store for visitors to this most unique and welcoming of environments.

Soho House expansion plans

Soho House, the boho-chic private members’ club and hotel chain, has announced the launch of five new properties by 2014.

The expansion of the group, which was founded as a club in 1995 and has grown to include restaurants, hotels and cinemas, will see new venues opening up in five destinations deemed ‘cool’ enough for the brand, long regarded as an arbiter of taste on London’s art and media scene.

The new destinations include Barcelona, Istanbul, Chicago, Mumbai and Toronto, all deemed creative hubs by Soho House’s founder Nick Jones.

Toronto is particularly noteworthy, given the company’s experience in running ‘pop-up’ clubs every year during the Toronto International Film Festival, one of the world’s leading cinema events. Now, it will spend some $7 million on a three-floor property, set to feature a roof deck, bar and drawing room, according to Canadian daily the National Post.The new club will open this autumn, followed by Mumbai in spring 2013 (complete with 38-room hotel), Chicago and Istanbul in spring 2014 and Barcelona winter 2014.

Originally conceived as a media-friendly alternative to the traditional London private members’ clubs in St James’, Soho House has proved a global phenomenon in the last 17 years, opening properties around the world. Among its portfolio are clubs in New York (shown above), Hollywood, Miami and Berlin, hotels in London and Somerset, Cowshed spas and a chain of restaurants on both sides of the Atlantic.