Initially we were brought onto the project by the dealer to build a cinema originally designed by a company in America. Everything had been designed, including selection of the Audio/Video equipment, cinema layout and design, but the design had to be quickly abandoned. This turned out to be a huge benefit, as it allowed us to explore the design deeper and provide a result the client had never dreamed possible.
The client’s family all play musical instruments. It was requested that we factor this into the design and create a stage. The design process for this project extended over a year. Once completed, we took on the entire building contract to construct the cinema. Everything on the project was custom designed and built, including all the cinema seating, cushions, timber profiles, etc.
When engaged by the client they were unaware Wavetrain were also experienced interior designers. We proved our capabilities with the client at one of the early design meetings where it was discussed that the clients loved the atmosphere of the Hemisphere Bar in Sydney. We visited the bar one night to experience the space and work out how to apply it to a cinema room. From this the ‘Bohemian Rhapsody Cinema’ was born. Essentially the brief was a dark, moody space with luscious materials, elegance and an eclectic style. The interior design boards we created early on weren’t altered for the entire length of the project.
Wavetrain also took on the redesign of the seating room and two additional staircases. Wavetrain sourced antique furniture and custom-made cushions, chairs, etc to achieve a unique outcome.
A real labour of love and we know the clients proudly display their awards in the cinema.