Ready to embark on a journey? JETSET is Surreal’s new track! An even more revolutionary space, it will feature a structure assembled from the fuselage of a Boeing 727-200 airplane.
A unique and complex project, the plane is currently being disassembled at Curitiba airport and will undergo refurbishment, as well as a chroming process, and a special project for the implementation of the plane in Surreal. The aircraft used to carry up to 189 passengers, with a length of 46.68 meters and a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h.
The complexity of this project involves different aspects, including the logistics from Curitiba to Camboriú, which will be carried out with a special highway authorization for this transportation. An experienced production team is working at full speed, and the implementation project for the plane at Surreal Park is from the architecture firm 8B. The plane will be the protagonist in this new space, featuring a deck, runway, bar, with the wings serving as an elevated observation point for the park, and a special lighting project for the plane is in development. Something truly unique is emerging in Brazil.
At Surreal, the Boeing 727-200 will transport musical travelers, and speed is now measured in BPM. The captain of this journey you already know: Renato Ratier and his innovative mind. The first boarding will be in the summer of 2024. JETSET will leave Surreal a mix of artistic experiences that go beyond music, transporting us to the world of dreams as a source for creating experiences.
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D-EDGE São Paulo
D-EDGE in São Paulo was the first club in the world to use LED lights extensively and the first to have a lighting system connected to the sound system. The idea of taking those green LED spectrum analyzer displays from 80s/90s mini systems and expanding them to cover all the walls of the dance floor and bar became an iconic feature of electronic dance floors worldwide.
More than just this system, the greatest innovation of this 2003 project was the concept of digitally controlled RGB light lines, which later became popularized under the name “tuboled.” It is still used today in clubs and parties worldwide, from the most mainstream to the most underground. However, few people know that when D-EDGE SP opened in 2003, the grid light on the dance floor wasn’t LED – the cost was prohibitive at the time – so we created a solution based on RGB neon (which has now all been replaced by LED).
The project was featured in the world’s leading design and architecture magazines and even made the cover of Frame. Years later, it remains relevant. In 2010, D-Edge took things to the next level by expanding the club’s area, opening up even more possibilities for comfort and entertainment. A new dance floor surrounded by high-quality video LEDs and a Funktion One sound system was introduced. The club also gained a lounge with asymmetrical walls clad in pau-ferro wood, creating one of the most engaging atmospheres, and also equipped with a Funktion One sound system. Additionally, there’s a spacious terrace offering a magnificent view of the São Paulo sunset with an unparalleled vista of the Memorial da América Latina.
During the pandemic, D-Edge underwent another renovation that didn’t alter its already classic original design but significantly expanded the sensory reach of Dance Floor 01. Muti Randolph, the designer and visual artist who conceived the club’s futuristic concept, developed software that allows not only for the generation of green bars but also for the creation of 2D and 3D objects of any shape in real-time, modification of particle generators, and alteration of photographic images or videos. “All of these elements enable the creation of moving spaces formed by sound waves.”
The sound system of Dance Floor 01 was also altered and gained even more power and quality in a special project by Ratier in collaboration with KW Audio, a Brazilian company specializing in sound systems. Nelson Stanisci from KW Audio explains that the idea arose during a meeting with Ratier, who was seeking higher-quality sound since the old system was becoming outdated and could be improved. “The KW sound system received speakers manufactured by B&C Speakers in Italy, specially customized for D-Edge. The amplifiers were made in Brazil, also customized, by Elite Audio Acoustics, with all products marketed by 4Vias. In addition to the sound aspect, the visual aspect was also taken into consideration, as Renato wanted to evoke a more ‘retro’ aesthetic with the speakers, resembling wood, so we designed a special look, signed by Ratier,” Nelson explained.
This year, D-Edge will celebrate its 24th anniversary, making it one of the clubs with the most longevity and openings in the world.