# Luxuriously Refurbished Theatres The Cineteca Cinema Center Brings Culture to Matadero, Madrid By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-05-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cineteca-cinema-center References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/cineteca-cinema-center) & [chqs.net](http://www.chqs.net/) The Cineteca Cinema Center was designed by Churtichaga+Quadra-Salcedo Architects. The awe-inspiring theatre space has been transformed from a former slaughterhouse into a cultural cinema space. Refurbishing an abandoned factory, the Spanish design studio reinforced the building's existing structure and created a warm interior with the use of all-over wooden flooring elements. Adding a visual focal point to the cinema space, basket-like elements feature a bent, steel-tubed construction and woven framing. These memorable sculptural elements are back-lit, standing out amongst the darkness of the building's dark surrounding interior. The Cineteca Cinema Center is home to two large theatre spaces, a film archive, a film and television studio, offices, canteen and summer film patio making it the perfect addition to Madrid's hip and culture-infused Matadero neighbourhood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Refurbished Theatre Spaces:** Design studios are finding innovative ways to transform abandoned and unused buildings into cultural cinema spaces. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Using sustainable elements like all-over wooden flooring and back-lit sculptural elements pave the way for sustainable architecture in cinema spaces. - **Cultural Mechanics:** The incorporation of film archives, television studios, and canteens into cinema spaces creates a cultural hub for diverse industries and audiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Design studios can capitalize on the opportunity presented by the trend of refurbished theatre spaces to create sustainable cultural spaces from unused buildings. - **Film Industry:** The incorporation of film archives and television studios into cinema spaces allows for the creation of a cultural hub and a space for creativity and innovation. - **Hospitality Industry:** The incorporation of canteens and summer film patios in cinema spaces paves the way for a new trend in the hospitality industry by providing a unique experience for audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Landscape Seating Theater Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-visiona.md) - [Madrid Warehouse Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burr-studio.md) - [Art Deco-Themed Film Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandbox-film.md) - [Cinema Screen Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-screen-lamp.md) - [Civic Theatre Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-court-theatre.md) - [Colorful Light-Filled Urban Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-flix.md) - [Mass-Timber Lakeside Theaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theater-of-the-arts.md) - [Compact Madrid Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burr-studio-1.md) - [Gridded Urban Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-carboneria.md)