The Planet Dome Cinema: Theatre Planning for an Iconic Experience at BLVD World
We are proud to have contributed to the ongoing cultural evolution of Saudi Arabia by providing full Theatre Planning Consultancy for the Planet Dome Cinema, an iconic spherical venue located in BLVD World, one of the flagship attractions of Riyadh Season.
With a seating capacity of 250, the Planet Dome Cinema—also known as The Sphere—offers an immersive cinematic experience within a uniquely captivating architectural form. This project stands as a testament to the Kingdom’s commitment to pioneering entertainment and cutting-edge audience experiences.
Commissioned by Sela, our scope of work included comprehensive theatre planning services designed to ensure the venue’s performance, functionality, and audience experience met the highest standards. Key elements of our consultancy included:
Theatre Space Planning
Efficient and experience-focused layout development, harmonizing form and function within the constraints of the spherical geometry.
Audience Seating Design
Optimizing seating for comfort, accessibility, and maximum engagement with the domed screen projection environment.
Technical Integration Support
Ensuring seamless coordination between architectural design and audiovisual systems to support the venue’s unique cinematic vision.