An illustrated artwork of the iconic Rio Cinema in Dalston, East London
Rio cinema was designed by the cult architect FE Bromige in 1937. Till today the facade remains relatively unchanged.
Hackney Citizen: Despite, or perhaps because of, its unusual façade, the Rio sits surprisingly well amongst the mish-mash of styles on Kingsland High Street. The curved chrome door handles catch the eye, evoking 50s sci-fi classics like The Day the Earth Stood Still, rather than the modern titles.
The building itself though beautiful, is quite unassuming during the day, you might pass by without notice... but lit up at night, it will stop you in your tracks.