Given that it varies greatly upon location, building age, and developer, there is no official accounting of exactly how many condo buildings have theater rooms in Vancouver. What is certain, however, are the benefits of adding or upgrading condo building theater rooms:

Increased occupancy rates of owners and renters (as applicable) as movie rooms are considered to be a premium feature among strata amenities. Buildings with movie rooms are far more competitive in securing sales/rentals than those without.
Creates a sense of community within a strata property as guests not only use the space for their own private use, but to organize movie nights for building residents.
Provides property management with a space to conduct meetings.
Additional revenue generation, as property management may consider leveraging the space to book private events (beyond normal building resident use).
Increases strata property resale value.

Understanding the benefits, multi-residential building owners and managers throughout Vancouver seek to make their respective property’s entertainment space even more appealing to current and prospective residents. Decisions regarding smart-theater installations (screen, speaker systems, et cetera) are of course a critical component, but those who desire a truly distinguishing experience also understand the necessity of movie room interior design. If you’re among them, call Calvert Design today for a FREE 20-minute phone consultation or read ahead first for more information.

What to Consider for Theater Room Interior Design for Multi-Residential Strata Properties in Vancouver BC

IMPORTANT INTERIOR DESIGN ELEMENTS FOR STRATA MOVIE ROOMS

i) Acoustic Interior Design:

Movie room interior design must incorporate soundproofing materials such as specialized panels, thick curtains, and carpeting to minimize sound escape while concurrently preventing noise disturbance to neighboring spaces and units.

ii) Lighting Interior Design:

Movie room interior design must incorporate dimmable LED lighting to create a cinematic atmosphere and mitigate distractions from ambient light sources. Further, to ensure a dark viewing environment, blackout curtains or motorized blinds will need to be installed IF there is any external light.

iii) Seating Interior Design:

Movie room interior design must prioritize tiered or staggered seating arrangements (more on this in the final section) to optimize visibility for all viewers, particularly in smaller spaces. An interior designer will also mindfully select comfortable home theater chairs with proper support and recline features, and more appealing textiles. Space optimization features may also be integrated into seating, with multi-functional furniture like ottomans with built-in storage for room accessories such as cozy blankets, remotes, headphones, and more.

iv) Cinematic Accents and Decor

Movie room interior design must also be FUN, adding accents and decor that reflect the purpose of the room. It may feature nicely framed classic movie posters, vintage (or reproduction) film reels to hang on the wall, red carpeting with a classy backdrop (as per the Academy Awards pre-show), and a variety of other delightful items that provide for a Hollywood-esque experience.

There is one more key element to strata property movie room interior design that relates directly to room shape and size, but that is best covered in the section below.

WHY CHOOSE AN INTERIOR ARCHITECT (not just an interior designer)

While contingent upon the number of residents and units within a given multi-residential property, an ideal (considering space constraints and budget) condo strata movie room should be a minimum of 15-feet wide and 20 feet long. Considering this, a thoughtfully-designed strata theater room must prioritize both visual and auditory experiences not just through interior design, but interior architecture. Interior architecture comes into play when structural adjustments to the existing space may be required to optimize the visual and acoustic experience. A general interior designer cannot accommodate this need, whereas an interior architect is absolute qualified to take on interior project management for a theater room. In Vancouver, Calvert Design is that studio. Our team is comprised of leading interior architects who have relationships with subcontractors who will (under our direction) make structural adjustments to room shape and size, as needed. This may be required to remove acoustic obstacles, add tiered or staggered seating arrangements for better occupant viewing, and more.

Calvert Design is more qualified than other Vancouver firms to take on all aspects of strata property movie room interior design. If your multi-residential property is in the Greater Vancouver BC area, be sure to schedule an appointment with Calvert Design Studio to discuss options for any of your building’s common areas. Call us today for a FREE 20-minute phone consultation to get started.