Pocket Projects

30/04/2021

https://thehomeground.asia/a-former-nightclub-sees-light-of-day-as-projector-x-a-new-pop-up-cinema-experience

Pocket Projects x The Projector come together with Projector X, an 18 month takeover of an abandoned Chinese disco. This fantastic writeup really describes the project and the experiences perfectly. More info on our updated website as well:
www.pocket-projects.com

A former nightclub sees light of day as Projector X, a new pop-up cinema experience

28/06/2017

When Karen Tan went to look at a derelict cinema on the fifth floor of a forgotten 1970s building on Beach Road, she knew right away that the space had potential: she had an idea to spruce it up and turn it into an independent cinema of the edgy arthouse (i.e. shoestring budget) variety. Read more a...

06/03/2017

Thanks The Straits Times for a great piece about Karen and what we at Pocket Projects have been up to recently!

http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/entertainment/the-life-interview-with-karen-tan-box-office-success

Ms Karen Tan, 35, runs Singapore's only independent arthouse cinema.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

04/02/2016

The Row is now half complete and open!

12/10/2015

Phase 1 of The Row has been open for a few months now and has given KL a hint of what is to come with the rest of the street...meanwhile Phase 2 opening is just around the corner. Read more at:

http://poskod.my/f…/street-smart-the-row-on-jalan-doraisamy/

20/01/2015

Our Founder Karen and our newest project The Projector are getting some great press. Head down to Beach Road to check it out!

Karen Tan stumbled upon the long-defunct Golden Cinema in Jan 2014. She brought the idea back to her team at Pocket Projects (a creative development agency) and they decided to partner with design studio Farm. Less than one year and some serious crowdfunding efforts later, say hello to our latest in…

04/11/2014

We are inviting the public to get involved and contribute to the regeneration of Golden Mile Tower's old, run-down 5th floor cinemas into The Projector, an awesome independent cinema, events space and culinary desintation all in one! Please support us by contributing in return for some great perks (tickets, merchandise, adopt-a-seat options) and sharing with your friends! (https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-projector-not-your-average-cinema/x/8874450)

11/10/2014

Introducing Pocket Projects' next exciting project! www.theprojector.sg

COMING SOON - Tired of watching blockbusters and eating the same old nachos+coke combo in a cineplex? Introducing The Projector – an upcoming independent cinema bringing you quality films and tasty fare that will vastly change your movie-going experience on our shores.

Keep checking back, exciting updates to come!

04/10/2014

A short video by students at SOTA about PP's first award-winning project: http://youtu.be/JVEMIPI6SzQ

The facades of the eight units of conserved Chinese Baroque Style shophouses, built circa early 1900s, have been respectably restored. This video by students...

28/09/2014

Adaptive Reuse http://wp.me/p3WEtI-5E

A dynamic alternative to the common cineplex, The Projector revives a historic movie theatre as an independent creative platform that brings together the best of films, one-of-a-kind events, versatile spaces and delectable fare. Brought to life by a collaborative partnership between Pocket Projects, FARM, LUNA Films and Group Therapy, The Projector is not your average cinema.

28/09/2014

Creative Enclaves http://wp.me/p3WEtI-5z

Transformation of a row of 1940s shophouses in Kuala Lumpur into a neighbourhood of well-designed small offices, retail, leisure and public spaces to host a community of handpicked tenants with similar outlooks and complementary businesses. Inspired by other creative enclaves in major cities, globally, The Row in KL will preserve, yet transform these shophouses to suit the spatial needs of small/ creative businesses, and be centered around a dramatic, flexible events space born out of the remains of an old nightclub, which will redefine the way tenants and the public use these spaces

28/04/2014

Just updated our website - visit pocket-projects.com for info about what we have been up to!