Students reimagine Phoenix Cinema foyer in East Finchley
Middlesex University students and graduates have presented design proposals for the historic East Finchley cinema.
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Eighteen students and recent graduates from Middlesex University's interiors architecture and design programmes have developed proposals to reimagine the foyer of the Phoenix Cinema in East Finchley. The project aimed to celebrate the cinema's heritage while enhancing its role as a community space. The designs are currently on display in the cinema foyer.
Project Background and Objectives
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The students worked in four teams to create their concepts, presenting them at the cinema in June to an audience including staff and trustees. Michael Westthorp, senior lecturer in interiors at Middlesex University, stated that the project provided students with experience of a genuine client brief and professional practice. He added that the students demonstrated creativity, commitment, and an understanding of the cinema’s history and community value. Jason Scoot, senior lecturer in interior architecture, highlighted the value of live projects for developing professional skills and industry readiness.
Next Steps for the Cinema
The Phoenix Cinema, which first opened in 1912, will see its trustees select a winning design concept by the end of 2026. The team behind the chosen design will receive a £1,000 prize. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to preserve the historic character of the cinema and improve the visitor experience.
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Yee Mon Aung, a graduate involved in the project, described the experience as a way to apply university learning to a real-world setting. Her team's concept, 'Before the Lights Dim,' focused on enriching the pre- and post-film experience by drawing on the venue's history.
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+What is being displayed at the Phoenix Cinema foyer?
Design proposals created by eighteen students and graduates from Middlesex University are currently on display in the Phoenix Cinema foyer. These concepts reimagine the space, aiming to celebrate the cinema's heritage and enhance its community role.
+Who will choose the winning design and when?
The trustees of the Phoenix Cinema will select a winning design concept. This decision is expected to be made by the end of 2026.
+What prize will the winning team receive?
The team whose design concept is selected will receive a £1,000 prize. This is part of the project to reimagine the foyer of the historic East Finchley cinema.
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