Location  Barcelona, Spain
Category  Leisure
Lead Architect  Elie Abs
Project Team  Jana Fakih, Yasmine Bitar, Julia Al Murr
Materials  Brass, Wood, Wallpaper, Metal, LED tiles, textiles, Mirror
Status  Completed
Client  Dead End Paradise


Dead End Paradise Barcelona

Located on a street corner in Barcelona, Dead End Paradise is the second European expression of the F&B concept originally launched in Beirut. Conceived as a social playground, the bar transforms a double-height interior into a layered environment where dining, music and nightlife come together.

The space is organized around a central arena containing the main bar, tasting table and dining areas. A circulation spine rises through the double-height volume toward a cantilevered party room, creating a continuous journey between the different experiences of the venue. Large areas of operable glazing allow the ground floor to open directly to the street, extending the interior into the surrounding neighborhood and reinforcing the bar's urban character.

Suspended above the central space, the party room is conceived as a contemporary interpretation of a disco ball. Mirrored facets reflect the changing neon light below, while an illuminated dance floor composed of LED tiles transforms the room into an immersive environment inspired by the energy of 1970s nightlife.

References to Hollywood and popular culture introduce another layer to the interior. A floor-mounted Hollywood star, director's chairs and bold animal-print textiles create a playful visual language that contrasts with the darker atmosphere of the bar.

Dead End Paradise brings architecture, light, music and social interaction together within a theatrical interior—transforming the bar into an extension of Barcelona's street life and nightlife culture.