https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1537 en-us Bathed in flattering golden light, the foyer and atrium bar of London's Dorsett Hotel subtly evoke the Art Deco glamour of the roaring '20s.

]]> 1505-dorsett-shepherds-bush-pavilion-flanagan-lawrence.asp Sat, 16 May 2015 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7707-dorsett-shepherd-s-bush-pavilion Dorsett Shepherd's Bush Pavilion The facade’s round-arch entry helped inspire a language of circles and curves within the restored interiors.   Photo © Anthony Weller Dorsett Shepherd's Bush Pavilion A 1950s photo shows the cinema’s incar­nation as the Gaumont Theatre.   Photo © Anthony Weller Dorsett Shepherd's Bush Pavilion The ceiling of the 4,000-square-foot foyer features a round alcove, 20 feet across, containing a gilded relief of concentric circles.   Photo © Anthony Weller Dorsett Shepherd's Bush Pavilion Composed of glass-reinforced gypsum, the stunning hoops encircling the eight-story atrium recall theater balcony fronts. Initially conceived as acoustic absorbers, they allow quiet conversation in the lofty space and provide atmospheric illumination.   Photo © Anthony Weller