May 29 2008
Tokio Los Angeles, LLC is proud to announce its transformation into Hollywood's first and only eco-friendly lounge. Ecco Ultra Lounge, located in the heart of the popular Cahuenga Corridor, will set the standards for an eco-friendly nightlife experience by minimizing and neutralizing its impact on the environment.
Recognizing the eco-friendly milestone Ecco will establish in the nightlife industry, Discovery Channel (Planet Green) will be featuring the full transformation on its show Alter Eco, hosted by Entourage star Adrian Grenier.
Designed by Beau Robb, the mastermind behind renowned venues including Area nightclub and Privilege, Ecco will be the nation's first eco-friendly certified nightlife venue. Ecco will feature, among other things:
- Multi-colored, energy-efficient, state-of-the-art LED lighting system, exclusively designed and installed by Disco Designer and Cosmos Lighting
- Power supplied by LA Department of Water & Power's Green Power resources
- Superior Organic cuisine and liquors
- Cold & Heat Insulation, saving 20% of standard energy use through high quality insulation
- Energy efficient recycled steel air pressure toilets and waterless urinals
- State of the art "Dyson Airblades" hand dryers
- Free valet for hybrid vehicles
- Paperless Solution for ticketing and reservations
- Provided by UpCode Solutions USA and its Mobile Access & Interaction technology (MAI)(TM)
- Audio provided by Turbosound, winners of the Best Club Awards 2008 "Best Sound System & Best Sound Product"
Ecco is owned and operated by Danny B, David Stratton, Sean Muniz and Matthew Portnoff. Leading the transformation is Project Manager Sean Muniz, whose expertise includes building projects for high-end fashion clients around the country. Danny B has been a powerhouse club promoter and event planner for the past 20 years, responsible for over 3000 events around the world. David Stratton, also a veteran of the nightclub, film and entertainment industry was also a former managing partner of the famous Club Lingerie. Matthew Portnoff is an entertainment and tax attorney who in recent years has represented numerous hospitality industry clients, with a special emphasis in nightclub and multi-national food and beverage brands.
With a commitment to the environment through the use of eco-friendly and energy efficient materials, Ecco Ultra lounge is set to be the premier destination for Hollywood's elite nightlife community.