After shaking up the Byblos nightlife scene with Chapter 1 ( Outdoor ), The C1 Management team wasn't done. They wanted more, an indoor venue and I wanted more than a club. I wanted to build a fantasy world, a venue of surreal energy, art, and sensory immersion. And so, Chapter 1 ( Indoor ) was born. A bold,rebellious wonderland crafted for the 24+ age group crowd craving something different, something that speaks.
This wasn't just a space. It was a statement
I brought it to life using recycled wood, raw industrial materials, and completely unrelated everyday objects, the kind you’d never imagine could become part of a club.
The main entrance floor? Asphalt. Like what you’d find on a highway. The entrance? A 65-meter long tunnel that leads to a 7-meter steel fortress door, immediately setting the tone: you're not stepping into a venue - you're entering another dimension.
I built everything with my team and practically no plans - no architects, no fancy renderings, just my pure vision and instructions. From the bar to the lounges, the makeup room to a 6-meter tree centerpiece in the entrance of the woman’s restroom, every detail was mine to obsess over. The energy flows through giant murals, lion sculptures with glowing eyes, dual-layered stone walls with embedded light, and cutting-edge Madrix lighting that made the venue breathe like it had a pulse of its own.
But Chapter 1 wasn’t specifically built for Instagram, it just happened to dominate it. Every inch was crafted to be unforgettable and people felt it. The venue became a magnet, not just for nightlife, but for experiences people wanted to capture, share, and talk about. A visual playground in the heart of Byblos.
I didn’t design and build a club.
I built a cultural moment.
A memory factory. A mesmerizing venue that spoke without saying a word.
This is how I design: with fire, feeling, and a vision that refuses to sit still.
