“Every surface, whether draped in red curtains or lit with a warm, yellow light, is meticulously considered.
There’s something special about a cinema that stays with you long after the lights come up. We’re proud to see Palace Penny Lane Cinema recognised in Flicks’ list of the Most Beautiful Cinemas in Australia, sitting alongside much-loved Melbourne institutions like the Astor Theatre.
Located in Moonee Ponds, Penny Lane captures the timeless ritual of going to the movies through rich colour, heritage cues, and decadent lighting. Spaces are designed to help audiences slow down, settle in, and reconnect with the old glamour of seeing a flick.
Venko’s role centred on bringing clarity and cohesion to the design, guided by a deep understanding of craft and the Palace cinema experience. As Flicks observed, “Every surface, whether draped in red curtains or lit with a warm, yellowy light, is meticulously considered.”
For Venko, timelessness is not about spectacle. It is about creating environments people return to, long after the credits roll.
Find out more at the links below:
25 Most Beautiful Cinemas in Australia
Palace Penny Lane Project Page
