Restoring Transparency Adaptive Reuse of Tashkent’s Panoramic Cinema

A conceptual proposal for the adaptive reuse of Tashkent’s Panoramic Cinema, a modernist landmark completed in 1964, aims to reinstate its lost architectural qualities while accommodating contemporary functional needs. The study highlights the challenges of preserving the building's original design intent—particularly its transparent foyer and dynamic contrast between solidity and lightness—against the backdrop of economic shifts toward smaller, more flexible screening spaces. Research focuses on balancing heritage conservation with modern functionality, addressing constraints such as the unalterable cinema hall structure. The case study contributes to broader discussions on adaptive reuse in modernist architecture and cultural infrastructure repurposing.

Pieniążek, K. (2026). Restoring Transparency Adaptive Reuse of Tashkent’s Panoramic Cinema. Proceedings of the International Conference on Adaptive Reuse. Volume 1, 778–785. https://doi.org/10.65686/dtvz8447