Cinema Visiona

This home cinema transforms a disused basement into an immersive seating landscape that balances functionality with wonder.
Drawing inspiration from how children instinctively engage with “oversized” furniture – perching, sprawling, and redefining comfort – the design reimagines cinema seating as a sculpted terrain for self-expression. It celebrates the inner child in all of us, inviting playfulness, curiosity, and uninhibited ease.

Eight reclined seats merge into a seamless, undulating form that encourages intuitive, unrestricted use. Referencing Verner Panton’s Visiona, the bold yet subdued aesthetic elevates the cinematic experience while discreetly integrating acoustics, ventilation, and lighting.

Entirely fabricated in-house, this project exemplifies the maker-architect approach, where computation, digital fabrication, and sustainable materials democratize design. Locally crafted, it stands as a testament to innovation, craftsmanship, and architecture’s transformative potential.

Credits

Interior
Matter Make; Steven De Micoli, Valentino Tagliabosci, Thea Castillo, Alfred Spiteri Hili, Dragan Tadic

Client
Jack Cator

Year of completion
2022

Location
Madliena, Malta

Total area
38 m2

Photos
Sean Mallia

Project Partners

Upholstery: Form Ltd
AV Design: Astral Ltd

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