The IET - Savoy Place
Role
AV Design and Consultancy
Duration
18 months
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The client
The Institution of Engineering and Technology
The Institute of Engineering and Technology, IET, formed in 1871, was established to help engineer a better world by guiding and nurturing professionals worldwide and representing them in matters of public concern. Savoy Place is the IETs London HQ sat on the bank of the Thames and has undergone a major £30 Million refit with AV & IT being at the forefront. Recursive were selected to design, consult and project lead the AV, multimedia technology and infrastructure elements on both stages of the refurbishment works.
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The brief
A considerate view to keep the heritage and historic beauty intact.
Before the £30 million refurbishment works commenced, the building consisted of 2 auditoriums, 4 floors, a library and several tired workspace meeting areas. The objective was to modernise the building, technology and workspace with a considerate view to keep the heritage and historic beauty intact.
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The challenge
Integrated with informative tech applications and digital enablers.
The Recursive team provided a range of professional services including the design, specification and installation support for extensive audiovisual, multimedia, electroacoustic and IT systems, including two modern lecture theatres, enlarged Riverside room, roof terrace, multiple meeting rooms, two boardrooms and a members floor. Phase one involved the conceptualisation design of how the building space would be utilised, modernised and integrated with informative tech applications and digital enablers. Phase two included the construction administration and support over the installation of extensive audiovisual, multimedia, electroacoustic and IT systems. Recursive led the three-year project design, installation and construction management which supported The IET in collecting the prestigious London Venue Award for Best Refurbished Venue.
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The Outcome
Internal and external events have more than doubled to around 2,000 annually.
The result has surpassed expectations. Prior to renovation around 7,500 members and their guests used the building each year. This has now shot up to 35,000. Internal and external events have more than doubled to around 2,000 annually with 80,000 delegates, bringing in external income in excess of £5 million. Revenue per delegate has climbed due to the offer of better facilities, services and catering and down to the quality and flexibility of what the building can now offer.