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Situated on the ground floor, the Buchanan Room has a large table that can comfortably seat up to 14 people for a meeting or 12 for a seated buffet function or private dining event.
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Situated on the ground floor, the Buchanan Room has a large table that can comfortably seat up to 14 people for a meeting or 12 for a seated buffet function or private dining event.
Accessible via our main reception area or, alternatively there is access via the President's staircase.
The room was originally the office of the Deputy Secretary to the Institution of Civil Engineers. It is traditional in style with wood panelling, an ornate fireplace with vivid glossed tile work and high ceilings with large windows.
There is an interesting old clock in the room that tells the weather rather than the time. Paintings on the walls depict famous bridges that our founders and members designed and built. These include: the Royal Border Bridge built in 1847 and designed by Robert Stephenson (son of George Stephenson) and the Hungerford Bridge, the first version of which was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and opened in 1845.
*Based on 6' rounds of 10
In cabaret style some people will have backs to the screen
On the first floor of this Westminster venue is the most impressive and largest function space within the building.
The Telford Theatre, on the first floor of this Westminster venue, is a fabulous purpose-built conference and lecture space with fixed racked seating able to accommodate up to 240 people.
The only meeting space on the second floor and therefore offering more privacy is the Bazalgette Room.
The Director General's office is ideal for a fine or private dining event complete with a small meeting or reception within the same function room.
The delightful President’s Dining Room is on the lower ground floor, is accessible via the discreet President’s staircase.