Upgrading the IMAX theatre at London’s Science Museum

Author: Claire Young

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1 October 2021

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Upgrading the IMAX theatre at London’s Science Museum

The Structural Engineer

Author

Claire Young

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 10, 2021, Page(s) 6

https://doi.org/10.56330/FQPY6287

Date published

1 October 2021

Author

Claire Young

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 99, Issue 10, 2021, Page(s) 6

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56330/FQPY6287

Price

Standard: £9.95 + VAT
Members/Subscribers: Free

This article provides an overview of the recent refurbishment and upgrade of the IMAX cinema located in the Ronson Theatre at London's Science Museum, including discussion of the initial investigations of the existing structure.

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The Institution of Structural Engineers

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