Keys

  • Prize
    Winner in Interior Design Nightclub
  • Company/Firm
    Built Inc
  • Lead Designer
    John Sofio
  • Hospitality
    The h.wood Group


Keys is a new multi-hyphenate music and nightlife venue in West Hollywood. It features three distinct levels, each with its own bar and energy. The ground floor houses the main dance floor, custom sound system, and an LED display. The third floor offers a lounge with arcade games and a VIP opera-style balcony.

The core of Keys is emulating the concept of sound. Sound through colors, sound through shapes. The architecture creates a pulse that drives the energy of the night. The lighting at Keys centers around the philosophy of layering lights. Not only is the lighting at Keys a portal that beams down from the ceiling, but it is also a dynamic element that combines with the haze and music to create an electric feeling for the guests.

An iconic element of Keys is the large-scale, theatrical piano keys wallpaper. Seen throughout the space, it creates an immersive experience for the guests.The LED screen at Keys is a large folded plane that drapes over the DJ booth in the main room. Super high res at 1.2mm, the magnetic LED panels enable insanely vibrant visuals throughout the night.