Skycity Albany


Auckland, New Zealand

Multiplex complexes offer cinema patrons a wider choice of film, while at the same time reducing overheads and maintenance for the cinema operator.

 
The foyer, timber fins and a cluster of drum pendants over the concourse
 
The premium lounge, a deep buttoned banquette running the length of the wall
A house in red, the seating curved to the screen
 
Drum pendants overhead against the striped soffit
The now-showing posters in the foyer, between glazed screens
Stairs and escalator up to the auditorium level
 

Multiplex complexes offer cinema patrons a wider choice of film, while at the same time reducing overheads and maintenance for the cinema operator.

The integration into malls provides a large audience throughput for the multiplex cinema and generates a critical mass to support the significant capital and revenue investment in concessions and front-of-house activities, including cafes, games and function areas.

Multiplex cinemas are rarely as simple as they look. Behind the sometimes bland facade, issues such as acoustic design, means of escape and the coordination of structure and services provide challenges for the architect.

Project

Client: SkyCity

Location: Albany / New Zealand

Status: Completed

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