The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre announces significant third floor expansion
30 percent increase to 1,300 capacity theatre style
The Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre (QEIICC), London’s premier purpose built conference centre, has announced a 30 percent expansion in capacity on the third floor. The Centre is now able to offer a maximum capacity of 1,300 seated theatre style by combining the Fleming and Whittle rooms, a development which will see clients benefiting from an increased choice and flexibility in booking their conferences and events.
Over £1 million has been invested in the third floor expansion. Working with main contractor Office Projects Limited, led by architect Mike Stratton, consultant electrical engineer Bruce Knowles and Gary Shotnik of Harris & Porter Quantity Surveyors, the project involved stripping the room back to its shell and installing new power, IT and AV cabling so that it is more easily available to clients in 270 new floor boxes.
Visitors to the Centre now have access to cutting-edge technology, including the introduction of fibre optic tubes. Improved power distribution through a holistic redesign of the wiring systems and upgraded lighting in the Mountbatten Suite, offers greater flexibility for a wider range of events.
Comments Stephen Norcliffe commercial director/COO at The QEIICC: “We are excited to announce the significant news of the Centre’s expansion. This additional meeting space will allow us to offer an increased scope for future meetings and events, as a result improving flexibility for whole centre bookings and enabling us to help those clients that are looking to grow their events.
“The increasing interest in London as a destination choice in the run up to the Olympics is set to continue post 2012, as with previous Olympic destinations. The QEIICC’s expansion will help us to accommodate this extra interest.
“The expanded capacity will be available when the Centre re-opens in September, emphasising our continued commitment to developing the Centre’s quality of service. These works highlight our reputation as London’s leading purpose-built conference centre and we look forward to welcoming visitors to view the new space.”
See the new look 3rd Floor in this special presentation (Requires Flash)