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