What is RF-8o? ……. By day it’s my design studio , in San Francisco, where I design and produce all my events. By night it becomes the coolest event venue in the city. It’s really an amazing space. It all started when a client needed a venue really quick and nothing could be found that suited her event so I said “let’s do it my design studio”. I had Hartmann Studios come in and do the draping and Impact Lighting hang some lights and with my own decor and flowers and RF-80 was created.
Then the light bulb went off. I could do this on a regular basis. I just needed to purchase the draping and lighting and permanently install them. In designing the space I tried to think of everything. I wanted it to be chic and have the feel of a large urban loft. I always loved the decor at Mecca Restaurant so I recreated that look and feel for RF-80. Mecca had a very urban feel with traditional touches. Their combination of dark velvet curtains, black and white photography, crystal chandelier and polished cement floors created an incredible vibe. I wanted the same so I used similar materials.
The great thing about RF-80 is that so much is included in the rental fee. All the lighting, sound and lounge furniture. All you really have to add is food, flowers and linens and you’re done.
For the 2009 holidays I’m creating cutom designed events that will be all inclusive of food, beverage, decor and entertainment. This will be out on August 1st and I know the dates will book up fast. These events will be presented as a complete party for 100 guests. We will have parties ranging from a stand up cocktail party to 5 course sit down dinners. These will be priced from $20,000.00 to $60,000.00. Of course, the sky’s the limit when it comes to one of my parties. I can custom design the event to fit your needs. I’m loading up some images from past events so you can get a feel for the space.
Entrance to RF-80
Entrance Foyer
Interior Room
Main Room
My life in the world of event design
5 responses so far ↓
Carolyn Cozzi // July 10, 2009 at 4:10 PM |
Robert the only person that could change that building into a venue is you. It’s absolutely stunning and I was so fortunate to be able to work with you and absorbe the experience of working with a true event coordinator. Thank you!
Robert Fountain // July 10, 2009 at 4:13 PM |
Hi Carolyn! So goodto hear from you. Thanks for the compliment. Hope you doing well!
Lara McCulloch-Carter // July 10, 2009 at 4:58 PM |
Hey Robert,
I would say that I hope all is well with you, but it sounds like you’re keeping yourself wonderfully busy.
You really are an innovator – constantly thinking of ways to stretch the boundaries of reality. I love it! Can you share with your readers where the venue is located?
I’ll definitely blog about this
Lara
Robert Fountain // July 10, 2009 at 5:29 PM |
Hi Lara… So good to hear from you. Yes i trying to keep tons of sticks in the fire. I added in that the space is in San Francisco. Thanks for pointing that out. I just assumed everybody in the world knew exactly where I am. Are you going to be in San Francsico for Event World. If so lets get together.
Lara McCulloch-Carter // July 11, 2009 at 7:29 AM
Absolutely! I’ll be speaking on Social Media on the Friday. Would love to get together. I’ll call you when I come down
Keep on bloggin’
Lara
xox