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Renovation of the iconic cinema building

MEET and OYO were commissioned to assess the feasibility of renovating the arthouse cinema. The resulting design principles were developed into a full renovation and extension plan, transforming the cinema into a vibrant cultural hub for Ghent.

  • Client: Screensaver BV
  • Location: Ghent, Belgium
  • Program: Feasibility study and renovation of the Sphinx cinema
  • Status: Building permit phase
  • Building area: 2.367 m²
  • Collaborators: MEET architecture, Bas bvba, Abt, Daidalos Peutz, Theateradvies
  • Year: 2022 (study), 2024 (design)
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The original festivity hall was transformed into a cinema during the interwar period, but circulation and logistics have since proven far from optimal for its current operation.

This study sets out to establish a clear framework, both visually and textually, to guide the building’s renovation and to strengthen its visibility and relevance for the citizens of Ghent. From the outset, the City of Ghent was closely involved in the process, ensuring broad support and a shared vision for the future of this cultural landmark.

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A carefully selected, multidisciplinary team was essential. Experts in integrated techniques, theater technologies and acoustics joined as co-authors of the project, contributing from day one to ensure a fully integrated design process.

OYO-MEET are involved in the next stage by translating these findings into a coherent design for the renovation of the cinema, from concept to completion. Through cocreative process the cinema owners, the City of Ghent and the neighbours are involved.

Team
Nigel Jooren, Marta Lopez, Maaike Cauwels, Iwona Sternal, Jorge Camacho

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