Mace wins redevelopment work at London’s Great Hall

Mace is to redevelop the Great Hall of Imperial College London. Image: Mace

Mace’s retrofit team will transform the 4,230 sq. ft. hall into a flexible, multipurpose space, that can be converted into three lecture theatres.

Designed by Burwell Architects, a key feature will be the creation of removable partitions, enabling the hall to be divided into three distinct areas while retaining its function as an event space. These motorised partitions will provide acoustic insulation between sections, supported by a state-of-the-art AV system.

In addition, semi-automatic retractable seating will facilitate a quick switch from a theatre setup to an open-space configuration when the hall is used as a single large venue.

The work will be carried out within a live environment, with the Sherfield Building remaining fully operational throughout construction.

Stewart Ward, Managing Director Fit Out & Retrofit, Mace Construct, said, “Transforming Imperial’s Great Hall into a multipurpose space with removable motorised partitions is an ambitious forward-looking project, which will set a new standard for quality for future buildings on the campus.”

Completion is expected in summer 2026.