Dominating the first floor is the magnificent Florence Hall, the largest and most richly decorated room in the building.
Vast floor-to-ceiling windows, etched glass doors, patterned marble and wood floors and carved stone window splays set a grand and elegant scene for standing receptions, seated dinners, weddings, conferences and Christmas parties.
All of the furniture has been designed by Conran & Partners, and the room is equipped with fully-integrated audio-visual technologies. The windows flood the room with daylight and also open out onto a roof terrace – a beautiful additional space for drinks and receptions, either in the open air or under a marquee.
By day, the Florence Hall is home to the RIBA Restaurant, which offers a fresh and creative menu of seasonal dishes and is open to the public. Small architectural exhibitions are also on display here.
First floor landing
One of the grandest and most social spaces in the building is the first floor landing which extends around the marble staircase from the entrance area. The full-height windows and four monumental black marble pillars add a presence to the space that makes this an elegant setting for evening receptions for up to 150 people. The landing can be hired either on its own or in conjunction with the Florence Hall for truly memorable occasions. During the day there is a café| here, offering breakfast, light lunches, afternoon tea and snacks.
Further Information
Please download the sheets below for further information on hiring the Florence Hall. For Weddings| and Bat/Barmitzvahs| please visit the relevant pages.
About the Architect
The Hall is named after Henry Florence, architect of Her Majesty's Theatre, Haymarket, in whose memory HSE Vanderpant made a large donation to the construction of the RIBA Building.
Henry Florence - RIBA Library Photographs Collection
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