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1880 Singapore
1880 Singapore is a members-only club in Singapore, founded by Marc Nicholson. It is located at 1 Nanson Road, in the Intercontinental Hotel Singapore. It features multiple lounging areas, a restaurant, two bars, a spa, and a co-working space. It first opened at the end of 2017, and holds about 1800 members.

Origin
When Nicholson was growing up in Canada, every Wednesday night, his parents would invite people over to attend salon talks known as The Nicholson’s Wednesday Night Economic and Political Salon. All types of people, including diplomats, NGO founders, union leaders, sex workers, students, would engage in civil discourse. This no-bounds roundtable discussion, along with the growth of club/co-working spaces such as WeWork and Soho House, is what inspired him to create 1880.

Leonie's
1880’s take on a neighbourhood restaurant, with a casual yet elegant dining style. Leonie’s features a wide range of food, inspired by cultures worldwide. The name Leonie’s traces back to the namesake of Robertson Quay, Dr J Murray Robertson, who had a cat named Leonie. It is led by Colin Buchan, who is the executive chef. Buchan has worked under Marco Pierre White's L'Escargot, Andrew Fairlie's One Devonshire Gardens, and The Square restaurant in London. He has also worked for Gordon Ramsay and was the private chef to Victoria and David Beckham.

Some of the more notable diners who have visited Leonie’s, the restaurant, include Grammy Award-winning James Arthur and Mumford and Sons; Golden Globe Awards nominee Alicia Silverstone ; Tony Award winner Lea Salonga; Crazy Rich Asian stars Henry Golding and Fiona Xie; F1 driver Valtteri Bottas ; three-time Pulitzer Prize winner Thomas Friedman and Members of Parliament in Singapore.

Mei
Named after the Chinese word for "beautiful" and styled after an urban spa, Mei is a spa and salon, and the wellness heart of 1880. Mei is open to guests of the Intercontinental Hotel as well.

Bardo
A co-working space for the members and staff of 1880.

Women's Forum
Female empowerment and equality are at the heart of 1880, exercised through the Women’s Forum. Members of the Forum partake in parties, events and retreats that allow them to focus on personal growth and womanhood. The forum also provides opportunities to volunteer with community partners or with NGOs that some of the ladies are founders of.

1880NE
1880NE is 1880’s Impact foundation. With a main focus of sustainability and equality, 1880NE works with local and international charities providing funds and support from the existing 1880 community. Current projects include supporting Natasha Latiff and Women of Justice Afghanistan.

Sustainability
1880 is in partnership with ecoSPIRITS, and Green Steps Group, working together to build the 1880 Forest in Kalimantan. The 1880 Forest uses Green Steps Group’s proprietary ‘proof of planting’ technology - every tree planted is verified, monitored, and reported through a digital trail. The 1880 Forest is managed by a cooperative of four villages, who share the income from the tree planting. In addition, funds are set aside for village student scholarships and medical emergencies. The 1880 Forest initiative is regenerating safe, natural habitat for some of the planet’s most rare and endangered wildlife, while also providing hugely valuable CO2 sequestration.

Design
The interior of the club was designed by Timothy Oulton. The club resembles a traditional member's club feel, but with a more modern approach. Oulton used multi-sensory techniques to facilitate his design and vision. The club is most notable for their kaleidoscope tunnel escalator.

Ambassadors
The club is known for its notable members and ambassadors. Ambassadors include Matthew Spacie, founder of Magic Bus India, Melati Wijsen, co-founder of Bye Bye Plastic Bags, Thomas Morgan, a filmmaker focused on social justice, Sukki Singapura, Burlesque trailblazer, and John Wood, the founder of Room to Read.