recognition of the fact that a cinema, when actually functioning, is a place of darkness relieved only by the brilliance of the picture itself. There is, therefore,
complete justification for a very considerable formal
emphasis to the proscenium opening itself and where, even if it is neces
sary to practise a rather strict economy in costs, this is the one place where one may expect to find a certain degree of architectural ceremony ex
pressed. In this case the emphasis of the screen is admirably achieved, and one need only take a single glance at the interior in order to recog
nise the function of the room. The rear and side elevations have obviously been treated in the simplest manner possible.
The latter, showing a blank wall with parapet and a stone string which is returned round brick piers placed at regular intervals, is an orderly composition, but it cannot be said that at the rear of the building an elegant result has been achieved.
The chimney, leaping across space and cutting the gable end in two, is a
somewhat restless feature, while the moulding of apertures near the ground level fail to establish themselves as a coherent pattern of fenestration. It is possible, however, that this fagade is not exposed
to public view, and doubtless the difficulties involved
in a more decorative treatment of this part of the building would have been considerable.
A notable feature of the plan is the covered corridor which leads to the entrance to the unbooked seats, a provision which
is highly desirable in country districts.
{For list of Contractors
see page 776).
NEW CINEMA AT BEAOONSFIELD, BUCKS.
In regard to the Seaton Urban District Counci I
Lay - out Competition, the. following notice has been issued by the Royal Institute of British Architects :—“The Competi
tions Committee desire to call the attention of mem
bers to the fact that the Conditions of the above Competition are not in accordance with the Regulations of the R.I.B.A. The Committee are in negotiation with the pro
moters in the hope of securing an amendment. In the meantime members are advised to take no
part in the Competition. ’ ’
New A.HLA/s
Mrs. Laura Knight and Mr. Francis Dodd, both
painters, have been elected Associates of the Royal
Academy.
CINEMA AT BEACONSFIELD, BUCKS.: THE VESTIBULE. Messrs. Leathart & Granger, FF.R.I.B.A., Architects.
complete justification for a very considerable formal
emphasis to the proscenium opening itself and where, even if it is neces
sary to practise a rather strict economy in costs, this is the one place where one may expect to find a certain degree of architectural ceremony ex
pressed. In this case the emphasis of the screen is admirably achieved, and one need only take a single glance at the interior in order to recog
nise the function of the room. The rear and side elevations have obviously been treated in the simplest manner possible.
The latter, showing a blank wall with parapet and a stone string which is returned round brick piers placed at regular intervals, is an orderly composition, but it cannot be said that at the rear of the building an elegant result has been achieved.
The chimney, leaping across space and cutting the gable end in two, is a
somewhat restless feature, while the moulding of apertures near the ground level fail to establish themselves as a coherent pattern of fenestration. It is possible, however, that this fagade is not exposed
to public view, and doubtless the difficulties involved
in a more decorative treatment of this part of the building would have been considerable.
A notable feature of the plan is the covered corridor which leads to the entrance to the unbooked seats, a provision which
is highly desirable in country districts.
{For list of Contractors
see page 776).
NEW CINEMA AT BEAOONSFIELD, BUCKS.
In regard to the Seaton Urban District Counci I
Lay - out Competition, the. following notice has been issued by the Royal Institute of British Architects :—“The Competi
tions Committee desire to call the attention of mem
bers to the fact that the Conditions of the above Competition are not in accordance with the Regulations of the R.I.B.A. The Committee are in negotiation with the pro
moters in the hope of securing an amendment. In the meantime members are advised to take no
part in the Competition. ’ ’
New A.HLA/s
Mrs. Laura Knight and Mr. Francis Dodd, both
painters, have been elected Associates of the Royal
Academy.
CINEMA AT BEACONSFIELD, BUCKS.: THE VESTIBULE. Messrs. Leathart & Granger, FF.R.I.B.A., Architects.