This project for the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London, redesigns their cinemas and associated foyer and entrance spaces situated in a Grade I listed building at the Mall. The aim was create two new state of the arts programme cinemas, unify the diverse public spaces and improve accessibility.
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The capacity of both cinemas was increased and their existing shells extensively re-modelled. Projection facilities were relocated, resulting in larger overall capacities while an integrated service strategy improved visitor comfort. New ramped floors allowed step-free access to all areas.
The articulated geometry of wall and ceiling panels allows speakers, lighting and services to be fully integrated and to fine-tune acoustic performance. This allows the spaces to function as cinemas, auditoria or stages for presentations and discussion. Further interventions included the treament of selected public areas: the main reception, bookshop, cafe and the under-used rear entrance of the building.
Client: ICA, Institute for Contemporary Arts
Gross Floor Area: 400m2
Architects: Mueller Kneer Associates / Olaf Kneer, Marianne Mueller
Team: Olaf Kneer, Marianne Mueller, Sven Peiffer, Kok Loong Wong
Location at Nash House, the Mall
Strategy drawing
Cinema 1
Cinema 1
Cinema 1
Studio Cinema 2
Main Foyer
Section through Cinema 1 and Foyer