One Great George Street: The Home of History and Innovation
One Great George Street is nestled in the heart of Westminster. With over 40 years of experience hosting diverse events, this magnificent building offers a unique background where Edwardian architecture meets the most advanced technology.
History, art & architecture
The building, designed by James Miller, is the headquarters of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the world’s first professional engineering body with over 97,000 members globally.
The foundation stone for the building was laid by the then ICE President, Sir James Charles Inglis on the 25th of October in 1910 and the building opened in 1913. One Great George Street has been described as a ‘monumental neo-classical design’, a ‘modern rendering of the late Renaissance’. The venue also houses the Institution’s art collection, which includes the world’s largest collection of portraits of engineers, featuring work by Wyllie, Lucas and Millais, among others.
This stunning Westminster conference, meetings, events and wedding venue was first Grade II listed on 26th of July in 1984 and it is maintained year on year to continue integrating contemporary updates while preserving its grandeur.
Every corner of One Great George Street has a story to tell. Did you know that HRH The Duke of Edinburgh sat his Royal Navy Examinations in the Great Hall and in 1945 the signing of the charter establishing UNESCO also took place in that room? Also, the building was used for night-time fire watching on the roof during the Second World War. It was also hit a couple of times during the Blitz; fortunately, both bombs burnt out before any damage could be done.
State-of-the-art integrated technology
One Great George Street is much more than a historic building - the venue is equipped with ultra-modern technology, allowing us to adapt to our client’s needs and deliver exceptional event experiences.
From the simplest audio-visual setups to cutting edge staging, lighting and sound, One Great George Street offers flexibility for all types of events. All 21 function rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, ensuring seamless event execution. Telford Theatre has been recently renovated and now provides an enhanced experience with customisable LED lighting, ultra-modern systems, and high-quality sound, successfully blending historic architecture with cutting-edge technology.
By choosing One Great George Street for your event, you are choosing a venue steeped in a 100-year history with rich neo-Palladian and Baroque interiors while enjoying the most state-of-the-art technology.