Holly Campbell’s showcased project reimagines the disused Cumberland Railway Station in Laurieston as an immersive cinema experience, reviving the forgotten glamour of the golden age of Hollywood. Once a vital hub in the 20th century, the station now becomes the setting for a bold architectural transformation that blurs the boundary between past and present, fiction and reality.
The design centres around the idea of cinematic escapism. Each season, the venue is transformed into the imagined world of a legendary filmmaker, beginning with David Lynch. Films are shown alongside curated artworks and a themed bar experience, creating a multi-sensory environment that immerses visitors in the distinctive atmosphere of each "Cinemaster’s" vision.
The project celebrates the intimacy and spectacle of classic cinema, while using architecture as a narrative tool to evoke emotion, mystery, and nostalgia. Through adaptive reuse, the proposal not only breathes new life into a forgotten landmark but also encourages cultural engagement in the local community.