TIU promises Cairo a new nightlife concept from the location at which the Tamarai bar – once listed among the world’s best entertainment spots – once stood.
The new venue comes from three of Egypt’s best-known operators and promoters, and aims to create the city’s best clubbing experience – with the help of a Funktion-One sound system.
Tamarai was one of the most well known venues in Egypt, renowned for its glamour and exclusivity. But as Egypt’s political landscape changed, its entertainment climate followed. Tamarai owners Ayman Baky and Ahmed Beltagy considered their options and teamed up with Ahmed Ganzoury of ByGanz Events. Drawing on their shared knowledge and expertise, the trio created a befitting sequel.
TIU was designed by Ghautier Guillame from GG&Grace. The Belgian designer has crafted a multi-levelled and multi-faceted rooftop space, which takes its inspiration from the journey of diamond discovery.
Local Funktion-One specialist Center Stage supplied the sound system. The company was appointed to the project after demonstrating the quality and flexibility of Funktion-One’s speakers: ‘We made a big impact through our rental jobs,’ Bassem Fahmy, co-owner of Center Stage, explains. ‘Mr Beltagy approached us after attending an event that used Funktion-One, but we faced tough competition from distributors of other loudspeaker manufacturers. A myth was spread that Funktion-One wasn’t good live. We countered that by renting a system to his club on the north coast. During that time he had some live acts and they sounded perfect on our Funktion-One system.’
The main system at TIU comprises four Funktion-One Resolution 3 SH skeletal loudspeakers – two left and two right – and a pair of F215 bass enclosures. Two BR221 bass reflex speakers are positioned under the DJ booth for additional low end. Six Resolution 1.5 speakers are set around the back of the main space to form a surround configuration, along with four BR118 bass reflex speakers. VIP tables behind the DJ booth have been reinforced using F101 speakers, while the DJ booth itself is home to a monitor system made up of two F1201s. Amplification is handled by two FFA F40Qs, four F60Qs and an F100, with control from an XTA XO4 audio management system.
‘We’ve had a lot of positive feedback and the client is very happy with the installation,’ Fahmy says. ‘We’re pleased to be working with the owners, who are thought of as the leading lights in Egypt’s entertainment scene. They demand the best and with the Funktion-One sound system we were able to provide it.’
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