Website:https://www.foundersco.org.uk/film-location (Founders' Hall - filming)https://www.foundersco.org.uk/hall-hire (Founders' Hall - hire)
Description:Founders' Hall, which was completed in 1987, offers a unique architectural "double-life." To the street, it presents as a striking Neo-Vernacular building with jettied storeys and gables that mimic the medieval character of historic Cloth Fair. Inside, it transitions into a Post-Modern interior with high-quality metalwork finishes, reflecting the Company’s heritage in bronze and brass casting. Its positioned immediately adjacent to the 12th-century Church of St Bartholomew the Great. Key Features: Underground Hall, Porthole Windows, Jettied Gables, Historic Smithfield Setting. The Livery Hall (Lower Ground): A subterranean ceremonial space that avoids a "basement" feel through large oeil-de-boeuf (porthole) windows which overlook the churchyard gardens and provide natural daylight. Features include Doric columns with gilt capitals, mirrored walls to create an illusion of scale, and a cast aluminium ceiling grid. The Parlour (Ground Floor): A more traditional, "Old World" aesthetic featuring a neo-Georgian chimneypiece and historical artifacts. Ideal for scenes requiring a private club or upscale office atmosphere. Accessibility: Fully accessible with a dedicated elevator (Max load 450kg) and step-free routes between floors. Unit Base Potential: Highly experienced in dry-hire for Crowd Holding, Catering, and Green Rooms. The venue has hosted productions for Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Apple Studios. Technical Specs Total Usable Space: Approx. 170 sq. m. Capacity: Up to 120 (Standing Reception) or 80 (Seated). Connectivity: High-speed fibre broadband throughout. Sustainability: Climate-controlled (Air Conditioning/Heating) in all main rooms.
Jurisdictions::City of London
Accessibility:Step-free access
General:Fibre broadband high-speed internet
