Atlantic’s Sea Adventure

In Düsseldorf the latest trendy rendezvous point in the city’s Media- Harbour area is Meerbar.

The restaurant, with its independent bar, is located in the Red Gehry House — one of three buildings created by the famous American architect Frank O. Gehry, which provides the prominent skyline of the Düsseldorf harbour. With its wonderful view to the docks the Meerbar (Sea Club) offers a real treat for all senses.

Konstantin Karabtziakis, owner of the Meerbar, tasked Atlantic Audio with combining durable technology with optimum quality, and the result has provided the company with an important reference site.

The company was responsible for both the sound and lighting, and turned to a Martin Audio solution for the former. To create the sound in the lounge the company specified four WTUB full-range enclosures and a Blackline S18 sub — a combination that provides an extremely transparent sound characteristic.

For the Meerbar restaurant Atlantic Audio recommended 18 x AQ5’s, reinforced with four CS265 Contractor subs, while six C516 flush-mount ceiling speakers distribute the background music evenly throughout the facility. The speaker management was under the command of an XTA DP6 I, in which different presets for the restaurant and the lounge area are stored.

Atlantic Audio also used high-class components in the Meerbar’s DJ booth, with the Pioneer DJM-600, two CDJ-1000’s and two Technics SL1210’s given reference to the DJ via a pair of Blackline F8 monitors.

The interior of the Meerbar is based largely around natural materials, including concrete, wood, metal, leather and soft fabrics. Cubes made of raw wood and suites with numerous leather and alcantara pillows are a particular feature, while over in the kitchen chefs Patrick Zielanka and Wang Zhen Kun serve up seafood specialities.

As a result, since its opening the Meerbar has been the favourite meeting place for both the local and tourist market as it is guaranteed to deliver a pulsating atmosphere.