Description
Book SynopsisIn the 21st century, more and more people ‘go out to the movie’s at home. Theo Kalomirakis reigns supreme the world over as the leading creator of custom-designed theatres and one-of-a-kind entertainment environments.
This book presents fifteen of these incredible spaces with superb colour photographs and descriptions of the technology that make this revolution in entertainment and design possible. While Kalomirakis' extravagant creations are for wealthy clients, they also serve as inspiration for home owners who want to integrate cinema quality with home comfort on a more modest budget.
Greek language text. 200+ colour illustrations.
Table of ContentsFROM THE HEART
Preface by Theo Kalomirakis
INTRODUCTION
By Dean Koontz
BEHIND THE SCENES
The components that deliver great picture and sound
THEATERS OF DREAMS
OVERTURE TO THEATERS
THE KIEV
The glory of old Russia is restored in operatic style
THE ELLIPSE
State of the art in the state of Texas
THE MOONLIGHT
An architectural masterpiece for a best-selling author and his wife
THE FIRST RUN
A timeless design for a baseball star
THE NILE
Egyptian splendor in a different desert
THE JEWEL
Artfully achieved harmony in coastal Florida
THE TUSCANY
THE DIGITAL PALACE
There’s no keeping up with the Joneses in this theater
THE SOUTH BEACH
All-star nights, in South Beach style
THE LUNADA SUNSET
Traditional French and the soft glow of L.A.
THE TOLEDO
Classic Moorish style set in Northern California
THE RITZ
A showcase for art and Deco sophistication
THE SIFNOS
Cruising the Greek Isles in contemporary style
EXPANDING HORIZONS
THEMATIC ARCHITECTURE DESIGNS FOR THE HOME
THE RIALTO
Main Street, Southern California
THE PARAMOUNT
Provence in Pebble Beach
CREDITS
