Tuschinski

Pathé Tuschinski, originally Theater Tuschinski, is a movie theater in the Netherlands in Amsterdam commissioned by Abraham Icek Tuschinski in 1921 at a cost of 4 million guilders. The interior and exterior are a spectacular mix of styles, as designed by Hijman Louis de Jong; Amsterdam School, Art Nouveau and Art Deco. The main auditorium hosts many premieres of Dutch films. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful cinemas in the world.

Theater Tuschinski
The entrance of Theater Tuschinski in 2006
Alternative namesPathé Tuschinski
General information
TypeMovie theater
Architectural styleArt Nouveau, Art Deco, Amsterdam School
LocationAmsterdam, Netherlands
AddressReguliersbreestraat 26-28
Coordinates52.36619°N 4.894596°E / 52.36619; 4.894596
Current tenantsPathé
Construction started1919
Completed1921
Inaugurated28 October 1921
Renovated2000–2002
Costca. ƒ 4,000,000
ClientAbraham Icek Tuschinski
Design and construction
ArchitectHijman Louis de Jong
Renovating team
Renovating firmRappange & Partners
References

The building contains Asian influences while the lobby was designed in a way to offer theatergoers the feeling that they are stepping into an illusion [1]. The Tuschinski's main auditorium has served as both a movie theater and a live performance space since its opening. In addition to a film screen, it also contains a stage and an organ.

When it first opened, the theater contained electro-technical features, then considered revolutionary. Its unique heating and ventilation system kept the temperature even throughout the building. In 1940 a Wurlitzer- Strunk theatre organ was installed, consecutively to a Wurlitzer model 160.

During the Second World War (1940–1945) the theatre was given the name 'Tivoli'.

Between 1998 and 2002, the theater was renovated in its original style. It was also expanded, with a new, more modern wing that connects to the original building via a corridor. The new wing added three extra auditoriums to the Tuschinski.

Main foyer
Foyer of the main auditorium

References
  1. Palace of Dreams, Radio Netherlands Archives, 2002
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