Friends House wins architectural award
Large Meeting House refurbishment given Royal Institute of British Architecture London Award
The refurbished Large Meeting House at Friends House was among the winners of the Royal Institute of British Architecture (RIBA)’s London Award 2015.
RIBA described the refurbishment as ‘incisive in its approach’ and highlighted a number of key features. Among them are the roof light, which evokes the work of Quaker artist James Turrell, and the thoughtful retention of original features, such as the doorkeepers’ seats.
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