Leeds Hyde Park Cinema

Blending History with Comfort: Ferco Seating Restores Leeds Hyde Park Cinema's Charm

Leeds Hyde Park Cinema has always been a cherished cultural gem in the city, but it needed restoration and expansion to serve its community better. With a fundraising effort of £4.8m, the Picture House organisation set out to address the historic building's shortcomings, provide new facilities, and, most importantly, add a second screen to their ambitious plans to extend their offering to more audiences.

Ferco Seating was proud to be a part of this project by providing seating solutions that were sustainable, accessible, and in keeping with the cinema's unique charm.

On the ground floor, 232 Ferco Madrid BR (BR stands for tip-up) seats with red upholstery have been installed. Some of these seats are removable, allowing for more floor space and wheelchair access. Additionally, Tokyo red upholstery tip-up seats have been added to the balcony. 51 green Ferco Madrid tip-up seats installed in the basement extension.

The Madrid armchair, part of the Quinette range, is an incredibly comfortable chair that's ideal for use in cinemas or corporate auditoriums. It boasts a generous size, with lumbar support in the backrest and a thick, plush seat. The unique "U" shape of the backrest creates a comfortable and supportive vacuum in the centre, which allows users to maintain good posture even during extended periods of use.

Preserving and protecting the historic cinema building for future generations was the primary objective of the Picture House redevelopment. Ferco Seating played a crucial role in achieving this goal by providing seating solutions that were both sustainable and sensitive to the cinema's distinct design.

Key Highlights of the Project:

- Preserve the character of the cinema

- Installation of comfortable, stylish, and durable cinema seating

- Creation of an accessible and welcoming environment for all patrons

Hyde Park Cinema in Leeds is now a more inclusive "Cinema for All". Ferco Seating is proud to have helped make this vision a reality. The project was delivered on time and budget.