Sir Kirby Laing
This large, bright and daylit space offers fantastic views over Carlton House Gardens, while its first class facilities and blank canvas potential make the Kirby Laing space exceptionally well suited for larger receptions and meetings.
Sir Kirby Laing FREng (1916-2009) was a highly respected and admired British civil engineer. For many years he played a leading role in the growth of the family business, John Laing, which was responsible for many housing and infrastructure projects.
The Kirby Laing Foundation funds a range of charitable projects including in the fields of youth development, medical research and the preservation of cultural and environmental heritage. The Foundation generously supported the Academy’s move to Prince Philip House, and the subsequent Forum for Engineering renovation project.
Example Layouts
Capacities
Boardroom | 18 |
Dinner | 48 |
Reception | 75 |
Theatre | 80 |
Cabaret | 35 |
U-Shaped | 24 |
Classroom | 28 |
This ground floor room can be ajoined to The David Sainsbury Room and/or to the Rolls Royce Room for additional function and capacity.
Alternatively the entire ground floor can be hired completely, increasing the capacity to 250 people
Features
- Accessible
- Air-conditioning
- Blackout
- Free wifi
- High ceilings
- Natural daylight
- Coloured perimeter ceiling lights and spot lights
Connected Room Details
GROUND FLOOR CAPACITIES
Boardroom | Dinner | Reception | Theatre | Cabaret | U Shaped | Classroom | |
Rolls Royce | 28 (18) | 48 | 75 | 70 | 35 | 24 | 28 |
Sir Kirby Laing | 28 (18) | 48 | 75 | 80 | 35 | 24 | 28 |
National Grid | 28 (18) | 40 | 60 | 60 | 32 | 24 | 22 |
David Sainsbury | 28 (18) | 40 | 60 | 60 | 32 | 24 | 22 |
Rolls Royce & Sir Kirby Laing | X | X | 150 | X | X | X | X |
National Grid & David Sainsbury | X | X | 120 | X | X | X | X |
Rolls Royce & National Grid | X | X | 135 | X | X | X | X |
David Sainsbury & Kirby Laing | X | X | 135 | X | X | X | X |
West Meeting Room | 6 (Round) | X | X | X | X | X | X |
All four rooms combined | X | X | 250 | X | X | X | X |
Audio Visual Capabilities
- 86″ plasma screen
- Video camera/audio bar for streaming or recording in 4k for hybrid conferencing via Teams or Zoom
- Four wireless microphones
- Wall plate and floor box for connectivity via Clickshare or HDMI
- Multifunctional LED wall lighting with touch pad controls
- Lectern available, please ask our team for details