30/03/2026
The “Beside the Seaside” home cinema, delivered by Cinemaworks, transformed an unusual extension of a Victorian home on England’s south coast into a fully engineered private theater. The project balances traditional cinema styling with modern performance, featuring a 16-channel surround system, a Sony laser projector, and carefully engineered speaker placement to deliver immersive sound across two seating rows.
Working closely with the homeowners and builder, Cinemaworks also designed the room’s lighting and interior aesthetic, collaborating with Fraser Besant of Bristol to create layered lighting scenes that enhance the cinematic atmosphere.
The result? A high-performance theater that feels both timeless and personal, earning Best Home Cinema Level I at the 2025 EMEA CEDIA Smart Home Awards.
Projects like this show what’s possible when thoughtful engineering, design collaboration, and a passionate integrator come together.
Think your team has designed the next award-winning cinema room? Integrator submissions for the 2026 CEDIA Smart Home Awards are open now. hashtag