Robinson Rooms
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Robinson
Rooms
The LSE Innovation
and Creativity Centre
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The London School of Economics
The design for the Robinson Rooms Suite was
based around flexible, innovative space to
and Political Science is an
support interactive events and learning combined
academic institution of
with the latest in audio-visual technologies.
international standing with a
“We wanted versatile spaces which could
global reputation which draws
be used individually or as one. Where in
consecutive hours, the rooms might host
students from across the globe.
standard teaching, break-out seminars,
interactive learning and evening receptions.
Located in the heart of Central
Chris Cobb, LSE, Robinson Rooms Design T
The Robinson Rooms Suite comprises thr ”
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for its expertise, research and
interconnecting rooms. The largest seats up to 50
academic excellence.
theatre style, but with its flexible furnishings can
be easily and quickly configured to a variety of
Combining both LSE’s expertise in developing,
different room settings.
analysing and disseminating ideas and it’s growing
Two smaller adjoining rooms can be used as
experience in the use of accelerated learning
breakout areas for group work in conjunction with
environments, the Robinson Rooms Suite at LSE
the larger space, or can be hired individually for
provides a new and innovative conference space in
smaller events and meetings.
central London together with experienced support
and expertise in using this type of creative space.
Theatre
Committee
Classroom
Group work
Main Room
50
32
32
32
(A316)
Breakout 1
30
18
18
18
(A318)
Breakout 2
30
18
18
18
(A319)
“The Robinson Rooms were a great venue
for our workshop. The event was a terrific
success, part of which was undoubtedly due
to the physical setting which many participants
commented on. The rooms were attractive and
well designed, so it was possible to use the
space for a variety of different activities over
”
the course of the two days.
Alec Morton, USTOR Event
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LSE offers a wide range of event support services
At LSE there is a wide range of research expertise
and subject expertise to enable customers to gain
available. Our commercial and academic clients
maximum benefit from events held in the Robinson
are able to hold events such as:
Rooms Suite.
Developing and Implementing
Our skilled inter-disciplinary teams can provide
Organisational Strategies
unique state of the art event design and production
Implementing Policy Decisions
support. Their skills range from design, through
facilitation, documentation, event web support,
Meeting the Challenges of Sustainability
simultaneous translation and event communication.
Planning for Complex and very
Long-term Programmes
Basic event support includes documentation
and digital capture of your event into a web
Horizon watching – understanding
based document and the creation of event
trends and future scenario planning
banners and materials to ensure your event
Customer Relationship Development
is memorable and unique.
Aligning Organisational Business Models
This may also be supplemented with:
Tactical Planning
Knowledge Work – supplementing documentation
Harvesting Intellectual Property
with online databases and interactive software for
use by your participants during the event.
Designing and Prototyping new
Products or Services
Video – video capture of the event for
communication purposes.
Creative Problem Solving for Complex
Visual Narration – dynamic scribing and graphic
Organisational Challenges
facilitation (a state of the art large group
Innovation on every level
documentation method).
Enabling Fundamental Cultural Change
3D Modelling – business modelling is able to be
supplemented with 3D modelling and other forms
of information design where required.
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These state of the art rooms provide the latest in
Catering in the Robinson Rooms is provided
audio-visual features. Magnetic whiteboards and
by LSE’s in-house caterers who can provide
workwalls facilitate groupwork and discussions
refreshments, working sandwich lunches
while moveable projection allows for full flexibility
through to afternoon tea and post-event drinks
in set-up and use of the rooms.
receptions. For convenience we also offer a
couple of inclusive day-conference menus.
As well as the basics such as flipcharts and
data projection the Robinson Rooms boast an
Full menus are available on request and we will
impressive range of AV equipment including:
be happy to advise on suitable menu choices for
your event.
Information Pods
If however you prefer a change of scene at
Smart Boards
lunchtime, there are a variety of café and
Videostreaming
restaurant Facilities on the LSE campus.
Audio Zoning
Video Conferencing
Wireless Networking
Tablet PC Bank
Recording Facilities
Our AV Team can provide technical support for your
event as well as advising on how to use the AV aids
to enhance your event and involve participants.
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Location
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LSE Event Services
Houghton Street
London
WC2A 2AE
Tel +44 (0)20 7955 7087
Fax +44 (0)20 7955 6272
Email event.services@lse.ac.uk
Web www.lse.ac.uk/lseeventservices
