Tim Ronalds Architects
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Regent Street Cinema

‘The Birthplace of British Cinema’ - The space was built as a theatre for optical demonstrations as part of the Royal Polytechnic. It was where the Lumière brothers showed the first film to a British Audience. The space is now part of the University of Westminster. The restoration created a 250-seat public cinema and heritage destination which connects its rich history with current cinema production

 

Regent Street Cinema

Completion: 2015
Location: University of Westminster, London

Now part of the University of Westminster, the Regent Street Cinema has a remarkable history. It was built as a theatre for optical demonstrations, and in 1896 it was where the Lumière Brothers first showed a film to a paying audience. Our restoration revives the Birthplace of British Cinema, creating a 250-seat public cinema, revealing its rich history and serving the University’s film school and nearby Soho film industry.

 
“an outstanding venue in which to nurture future talent as well as provide a place where our students, alumni, industry professionals, and our community can come together and enjoy film and our shared Cinema heritage”
— Professor Rikki Morgan-Tamosunas, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, University of Westminster

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