Somerset House North Block

Somerset House North Block, a Grade I listed building, by William Chambers, was converted for use by the Courtauld Institute of Art, by Green Lloyd Architects from 1987-90. The project involved bringing into use the large vaulted chambers under the northern part of the courtyard to create libraries for the Institute, as well as teaching rooms, conservation laboratories, and the Kenneth Clark Memorial Lecture Theatre.

New libraries within the Chambers vaults (photos Jo Reid and John Peck)

Student cafe situated just below water level in what was originally a water tank, looking up at the Chambers Facade, an essay in architectural correctness. (Photos MB)

Architects: Green Lloyd Architects: Sam Lloyd MA FRIBA, Adrian Petrenco RIBA, Alison Astley RIBA, Bob Adams RIBA, Louise Rokosh, Marcus Beale.

Sector: Education
Location: London, The Strand, UK
Proj/Arch: Green Lloyd Architects/Sam Lloyd/Adrian Petrenco
Job/Arch:
Status: Built
Year: 1990