Urban Living Room

Make, Watch, Share. The Edinburgh Film Institute (EFI) revitalizes Stockbridge with its innovative design and function. The institute serves as an urban living room, providing seamless access to the street and river. The multifunctional foyer encourages community interaction and promotes filmmaking as an art form. Additionally, the EFI offers an accessible learning and experience acquisition platform for all skill levels, housed in a modern and efficient studio space. Its double skin façade controls light, displays ongoing events, and creates uniformly lit indoor spaces. The stepped park by the river adds attraction to the institute and provides a resting spot along the Water of Leith.