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2018-04-13 04:13:08 GMT
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<p><i><b><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20010625023358/http://jblair.com:80/xlhome.htm">XL Bar & Lounge</a></b></i> - 357 W. 16th Street, Chelsea, NYC (April 2001-2006)</p><p>Designed by <i>Desgrippes Gobé Group</i></p><p>“…Even the tables change color, as lighting is directed onto the translucent acrylic tops to create the illusion of internal illumination. In keeping with the atmospheric lighting, images are projected onto the ceiling and upper walls from two banks of projectors. Virtual blue skies and fluffy clouds that decorate the ceiling in early-evening turn into crazy graphics or porn by midnight. The bathroom is notable for placing the urinals and wash basins facing each other, with a large glowing fish-tank in between.”</p><p>It was apparently featured on an episode of <i>Sex and the City</i>, if anyone knows which episode let me know!</p>
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