Room Summary

The FTM, founded by Zandra Rhodes, is being redeveloped by Newham College as an up to the minute education, exhibition and visitor centre for contemporary fashion, textiles and jewellery. The redevelopment of the centre is due for completion in November 2007 with the first public exhibition scheduled for February 2008.

Designed by Mexican architect, Ricardo Legoretta, the FTM is a remarkable building which is colourful and attention demanding both inside and out. Only 10 minutes walk from London Bridge Station in an area easily accessible by taxi and served by numerous buses, the FTM offers a different location in a lively and trendy part of town.

The following FTM spaces are available for hire:

The Grand Gallery, a high-ceilinged space equipped with a full lighting rig and enough room for a large conference table or a good sized stage. The space can accommodate up to 160 guests for receptions, 100 guests for dinner and 160 guests for seated presentations or conferences.

A ramp staircase takes visitors to the Long Gallery on mezzanine level which is an ideal spot for seminars and workshops with a capacity of up to 60 seated guests.

Next door is the Learning Suite, ideal for ‘break out’ sessions, brainstorming and intensive seminars. Set away from the rest of the building, it is equipped with broadband-ready PCs and a conference table and can accommodate up to 50 guests in theatre-style seating.

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