We were walking
around the meatpacking district over the weekend and I noticed a nondescript
door leading into a lovely mid-century building. The little black lettered
plaque beside the door caught my attention with its very discreet script - Soho
House. When we lived in London I had a friend who was
a member and so was invited to Soho and Shoreditch house a couple of
times. I have seen the episode of Sex and the City where Samantha sneaks
into the club here in New York and have always been fascinated with
the idea and nature of a private members club. While I have
never been to the one here I am sure that the rooftop pool on a hot Manhattan
day is the place to be!
One of the most interesting (for me) addition to the Soho House chain is Soho House Berlin, which is housed
in a late 1928 Bauhaus building. The building has an incredible
history as it used to be a department store until
the government seized it for use in the Second World War as a
Communist headquarters until the mid-fifties. With 40 guest rooms spread
over eight floors this club also features all the amenities that one
is looking for as a member of the Soho House Group with a movie theatre,
restaurant, bar and Cowshed spa. The architecture of the building mixed
with the eclectic mixed interior gives this club a great feel and is a place I
could see myself spending a lot of time in. Are any of
you members of a private club - if so which one?
Hi Anna,
ReplyDeletehad the chance to spend a bit of time in Soho House Berlin last year. It was the place, where a great Blogger's Meetup and Holly Becker's book launch party took place.
Indeed, the interior and the atmosphere there is really amazing! Would have loved to see a bit more of this place ... maybe. somewhen. in the future.
Wow. Very cool. It doesn't look like any of the clubs I belong to!
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