The Toronto Cinema Room draws inspiration from some of the sci-fi genre’s most visually iconic films, from the neon-drenched streets of Blade Runner to the sleek digital worlds of Tron.
Dark grey walls set a moody backdrop as concentric LED light strips pulse outward from the screen, stretching along the room and converging at the back wall. The effect is hypnotic—a luminous tunnel that transports viewers straight into the heart of a scene worthy of 2001: A Space Odyssey.
This isn’t just a cinema room, it’s a journey through the cosmos of science fiction design.
The Cinema Design Brief
The Toronto Cinema was conceived with a simple yet exciting brief: technology first. It was the dream brief for any cinema designer, to create a space where innovation takes centre stage and every element of design either showcases or gracefully steps aside for the technology to shine.
This obvious starting point for this sci-fi, technology-based brief was Light Walls LED lighting, a defining feature that, together with Poet’s intelligent control system, transforms the room into a living canvas. Dynamic light shows pulse and shift in perfect harmony with the action on screen, wrapping viewers in a truly immersive, sensory experience.
Products Used in this Home Cinema Design
At its core, a Barco Balder projector, Dynamic 2S screen, C-ATS acoustic treatment, and MAG Theatron Audio system unite to deliver a performance that’s both powerful and precisely balanced, the ultimate fusion of engineering and emotion.
Dynamic 2S Masking Screen by Display Technologies
The layout of the Toronto Cinema Room proved ideal for a 2.35:1 cinemascope screen—the gold standard for a truly cinematic experience. But this room wasn’t designed for modern blockbusters alone. The client’s love of classic sci-fi television, especially Star Trek, inspired a more versatile setup.
Enter the Dynamic 2S Masking Screen from Display Technologies —a brilliant solution that effortlessly adapts to any format. With seamless transitions from 2.35:1 widescreen to 16:9 and even 4:3, it perfectly frames everything from epic space operas to vintage TV adventures.
The result? A home cinema that moves gracefully between eras of science fiction—from the future to the nostalgic past—without missing a beat.
Fabric Walls and Interior Design
With technology leading the brief and a sci-fi theme at its core, it was clear from the outset that LED lighting would define the Toronto Cinema Room. These illuminated strips dominate the visual design, repeating through the space to create an ever-changing, dynamic light show that immerses viewers in the cinematic experience.
To balance this bold, futuristic display, the rest of the room was intentionally designed to be understated. Fabric Walls became essential to achieving this subtle backdrop. The stretched fabric not only conceals the MAG Theatron sound system and C-ATS acoustic treatment, but also adds a refined, tactile finish using dark grey Blazer Lite fabric from Camira.
Even the Barco Balder projector disappears seamlessly into the design, hidden behind the Fabric Walls and paired with a Display Technologies Port Hole to minimise sound and heat leakage while maintaining a sleek, uninterrupted aesthetic. To further optimise space, the projector is mounted on a Display Technologies Vertical Mirror Mount, freeing up room for lounge-style seating and an extra row of LED strips, amplifying the room’s dramatic lighting concept.
Working with Fabric Walls and Light Walls together makes designing home cinemas easy, which allows me to get more creative within a client brief.
Light Walls LED strips and other elements can be added at the manufacturing stage, so everything arrives as one neat, ready-to-install unit. Its modular at both the design and fitting stages.
It’s a smart system, combining Fabric Walls, Light Walls, and Fabric Walls Elements like pillars or edging strips feel a bit like building with a high-end construction kit
– Ben Lathwell Designer SRND Group
– Ben Lathwell Designer SRND Group
Barco Projector
Barco Residential is a leading manufacturer of projectors and LED Screens.
Mag Theatron Speakers
MAG Theatron is a professional audio equipment manufacturer with over 15 years of experience.
Fabric Walls
Fabric Walls is an innovative manufacturer of modular interior architecture systems.
Partner with SRND Creating Immersive AV Experience
For AV Integrators, delivering a cinema based on the the Toronto Cinema design is a seamless experience, thanks to the comprehensive solutions provided by SRND. From video and audio to lighting and architectural features, every element is available from a single source — ensuring total harmony across the design.
With SRND, there’s no need to juggle multiple suppliers or reconcile conflicting specifications. Instead, their carefully developed and curated range of products is engineered to work together effortlessly, creating cohesive, immersive environments where technology and design move in perfect sync.