Cinema

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Haikou is an island in China, it’s situated on the north coast of Hainan Island, the South China Sea is around the island.  Jonathan Leijonhufvud We wanted to create something related to the ocean because Haikou is surrounded by the ocean, but we wanted to create something unique and we didn’t want to use the color blue like the ocean, so we decided to use the brick material for the theme of our design. Because bricks are made of sand which lay on the beach.  Jonathan Leijonhufvud Looking at this, you can perfectly build a story in your mind. This is timeless, just as bricks can be used to create beautiful and durable spaces that can’t be worn down and improve as they blow their birthday cake. Jona... More

The Hyde Park Picture House is a Grade II listed independent cinema in Leeds, known for being the very last gas-lit cinema in the UK. The redevelopment project consisted of three key aspects; comprehensive conservation works to the original cinema building, construction of a new 3-storey extension to offer better access / facilities for the building, and a new 50-seat second screen excavated from the basement to increase revenue. Alongside these physical alterations to the building, the project aimed to celebrate the cinema's rich history, bringing its architectural features to the spotlight - including the gas lighting. Ollie Jenkins Ollie Jenkins The Hyde Park Picture House is part of Leeds Heritage Theatres group, who are the... More

In most movie worlds, the story usually starts in a bustling city.  The theme of the design is ‘Busy City’, and the designers drew inspiration from the aerial view of cities, presenting the hustle and bustle of cities in an abstract way in this cinema located in Wuhan. Jonathan Leijonhufvud Architectural Photography When stepping into the lobby, you can feel as if entering a city that is particularly worth exploring. The road network in the city divides the land into irregular shapes, and the designer abstracts such forms into perpendicular warp and weft lines, in which the rectangles are formed in an irregular way either extending or sloping, just like the skyline of the tall buildings in the city in distance. The wh... More

We do not go to the theater like our ancestors, to escape from the pressure of reality, so much as to confirm our experience of it. With a modern twist, the lobby of the cinema theatre in Ahmednagar mall embraces the changing expectations of moviegoers. It seamlessly combines contemporary design elements with the inspiration drawn from the magnificent Pemgiri Banyan tree, creating a space that is both visually stunning and conceptually meaningful. Indrajit Patil Step into the lobby, and you will be greeted by a modern ambiance that pays homage to nature's tranquility. A palette of vibrant and sophisticated blue hues adorns the walls, evoking a sense of calmness and serenity. The clever juxtaposition of matte and glossy surfaces throug... More

Shemiran office and commercial center has been built in Shemiranat neighbourhood in ​​Tehran.One of the neighbourhood features is the existence of Shemiranat gardens that provides delicate views from different floors in this complex.The fourth floor of the complex was designed as commercial use in the original design,and the cinema-related infrastructure, such as floor-to-ceiling height,the distance between the columns,facilities,etc.,were not considered.To compensate for the lack of space,despite the height restrictions,the team had to design various sections on two levels.For instance,under the cinema platforms,above the office and the bathroom were utilized as an auxiliary space. Hamid Yazdanpanah The main design objective of the S... More

Negative film is the name for a photographic film that will give images which have their colors inverted, after development. This inversion means that the complementary color is used, for example, if in reality the colour is red, it might appear to be cyan on the negative film. Roll film is being preserved in the form of negative film.  Jonathan Leijonhufvud Architectural Photography One Plus’ new project, Xian Changjiang Insun Cinema is based on this ‘negative film’ concept - even though the roll films have been replaced by digital format now, no one would forget how important these roll films used to be in the film industry. The colours chosen for the interior have also combined with the ‘negative film&r... More

For decades, film directors have used megaphones to communicate with their cast and crew on sets where it was hard to hear. The acoustic megaphone became an iconic clichéd symbol of a movie director. The designers were inspired by these cone-shaped acoustic horn and have thus developed various functional objects that are placed within the interior to echo with the ‘megaphone’ theme. Jonathan Leijonhufvud Architectural Photography The designers would like the guests to concentrate on the organic forms of the space. That’s why not many decorative items are needed - which is a simplistic approach and the designers can shift the budget to create these unique interior forms. The whole space is dominated by mainly g... More

In this post pandemic era, operation of cinemas and future development of film industry has become a hot topic in current society. After a long period of business close-down and limiting audience capacity due to the pandemic, a problem gradually appeared in front of the public – cinema owners should have done a deeper analysis on how to develop their cinema’s commercial value and expand its features in order to adapt to the rapidly changing society.  SFAP Last year, we created another FAB Cinema in Xi’an and brought the scenes behind the big screen into the public space. This time in Taiyuan IF Center, FAB Cinema collaborated with Zhongshuge to create an innovational cinema experience, and we are invited to desi... More

One of the main goals in designing the complex as a social hub is the human interactions and celebrating the artistic and cultural events. The intent is to create a cultural gathering place that can facilitate communication between the whole part of society which led to more citizens’-cultural conversation.  The lobby is the connecting element of the halls serving as the focal point of the complex.  It has the ability to play variety of roles, including concerts, artistic and cultural events. The multifunctionality of this large space has been enhanced by adding two elements which are a bridge and a communal seating. The proposed bridge not only balance the scale of the space but also perform as a spine which various space... More

Velcom Cinema is one of the most high-tech movie theaters in Europe at this moment. The team of architects developed the interior design for 7 screens multiplex with an emphasis on an integrated approach, where all elements, including subject and graphic design, are connected by the main idea. The challenge was to predict all possible zoning scenarios and choose the most beneficial layout, which would allow differentiating the flow of visitors, highlight areas for ticket sales, and vending machines. The team created different arrangements, including a kids zone, photo zone, VIP zone, and relaxation zone, to keep the attendees engaged and satisfied throughout the show experience. The primary focus was on the entrance and self-serve zones a... More

UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects designs the first digitally controlled variable acoustic auditorium in Moscow. The new auditorium of the VGIK University, known as Gerasimov S.A. Institute of Cinematography, the first film university in the world founded in 1919 in Moscow, was built inside the new university wing. Caption The interior design of the main 589-seat multifunctional room, the 250-seat experimental theater and two 100-seat movie theaters was developed by the architect Paolo Lettieri and the team of UPA Italia by Paolo Lettieri Architects and the engineer's acoustic studio Marcello Brugola, both from Milan. Caption The university requested that the main hall could be used both as a cinema, the university's main... More

Countless particles permeate the silent space, suddenly gravity depicts a track of guides towards the ceiling, and form a huge whirlpool. The vortex generates strong suction which distorts space and devours everything. In the distorted space, particles are reshape and restructured, leaving streamlined traces on ceiling and wall, capturing a moment in space.  More