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Business Design Centre
Venue We Love
Up To 1,500 Guests
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London
England
United Kingdom


MEET THE VENUE
Business Design Centre
Venue We Love
Up To 1,500 Guests
@
London
England
United Kingdom
Overview
The Gist
Business Design Centre
Business Design Centre
Overview
Overview
Business Design Centre is a converted Victorian hall in Islington with space for up to 1,500 delegates. Lexa’s approach would suit its blend of heritage and exhibition-standard flexibility.
52 Upper Street, London, N1 0QH
52 Upper Street, London, N1 0QH
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INTRODUCTION
About
About
Business Design Centre
Business Design Centre
Originally built as the Royal Agricultural Hall in 1862, the Business Design Centre is now a Grade II listed conference and exhibition venue in Islington, its Mezzanine holding up to 1,500 delegates alongside further spaces including the Gallery Hall and Atrium and a dedicated Auditorium. The venue hosts more than 80 exhibitions and 250 conferences a year, and has operated as a carbon neutral venue for over a decade.
A building that moves this comfortably between exhibitions, conferences and award ceremonies needs production with the same versatility. Lexa’s approach at the Business Design Centre would be built around the Mezzanine’s exhibition-standard flexibility, with sound, lighting and staging that can shift from a trade show floor to a formal conference layout within the same day.
What We Deliver
Production Services
Production Services
@ Business Design Centre
@ Business Design Centre

Presentation technology across the Mezzanine and Gallery Hall would need to compete for attention on a busy exhibition floor, and Lexa’s approach would design content and screen placement with that in mind.
Screens for High-Traffic Exhibition Halls

Working within a Grade II listed structure, lighting design would need to respect the building’s original ironwork while still delivering the bright, functional states exhibitions and conferences demand.
Lighting Design for a Victorian Hall

Staging built for the Mezzanine’s 1,500 delegate capacity would need genuine flexibility, moving between exhibition stands, conference plenaries and formal awards presentations.
Staging for Award Ceremonies and Conferences

For conferences and product launches reaching wider audiences, Lexa’s hybrid streaming approach would connect the venue’s events to remote delegates without disrupting exhibition traffic.
Hybrid and Live Streaming Support

With exhibitions, conferences and smaller meetings often running simultaneously across the site, production management would need to coordinate several distinct events without overlap.
Production Management Across Multiple Halls

Why Work With Lexa AtBusiness Design Centre?
CORPORATE EVENT SPECIALISTS
Unlike many production companies, our focus is firmly on corporate events. This gives us a deep understanding of the expectations, challenges and requirements associated with business-critical conferences.
TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Our experienced team combines technical knowledge with practical event experience, ensuring every element of the production supports the wider event objectives.
CREATIVE EVENT DESIGN
Through thoughtful event design, stage concepts and technical planning, we help transform ideas into engaging conference experiences.
VENUE KNOWLEDGE
Having worked across leading venues throughout the UK, we understand how to maximise the potential of each space while avoiding common technical and logistical challenges.
RELIABLE DELIVERY
Conferences often involve senior stakeholders, keynote speakers and significant investment. Our planning, preparation and attention to detail help ensure events run smoothly from beginning to end.
What We can Deliver
Suitable Event Types
Suitable Event Types
for Business Design Centre
for Business Design Centre
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Spaces
Featured Spaces
Featured Spaces
@ Business Design Centre
@ Business Design Centre

Set against 840 square metres of naturally lit space and its own registration facilities, Gallery Hall provides a self-contained setting for exhibitions, conferences and fashion shows.
Gallery Hall

Featuring a gallery level overlooking the main hall, Room A provides a versatile setting for meetings and smaller conferences for up to 250 guests.
Room A

Framed by moveable acoustic walling across eight rooms, the Syndicate Rooms provide a flexible setting for workshops, breakout sessions and training days.
Syndicate Rooms

Boasting an elevated position above Gallery Hall, the Atrium provides additional space for catering, registration and sponsor activations.
The Atrium

Built around retractable tiered seating for up to 500, the Auditorium provides a professional setting for keynote speeches and plenary sessions.
The Auditorium

Defined by a barrel-vaulted roof and 2,000 square metres of column-free space, the Mezzanine provides an expansive setting for exhibitions, product launches and conferences for up to 1,500 guests.
The Mezzanine
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Client TestimonialS
Successful events are built on strong partnerships. Hear directly from the clients we've worked with, on the collaborative approach, technical expertise and attention to detail behind every one.

Artisan Productions made our company's 50th anniversary event run seamlessly from start to finish. From the very first enquiry, Devon Bennett was attentive, creative, and full of ideas that truly wowed our employees. The set looked fantastic, and nothing was ever too much trouble for Devon and his team. Artisan supplied the staging, lighting, screens, and sound system, all of which worked perfectly for our event. On the night, there was even an unexpected change in the order of awards that I wasn't aware of as the organiser. Impressively, they picked up on it instantly and ensured the correct sting music was played, saving the moment and keeping everything flawless. The professionalism, flexibility, and attention to detail shown by Devon and the Artisan Productions team were outstanding. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning an event and will certainly be using their services again in the future.
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Nigel Ballard
|
CEO
@
Wyvern Cargo

I just wanted to day thanks again for yesterday, it looked great, the team were lovely and Piers was very happy!
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Piers Brown
|
CEO
@
International Hospitality Media

Yes it was a fantastic night – thanks so much to you and the wider team for pulling it off! Everyone had a fab time and I’ve only had positive feedback.
READ MORE
Victoria Naylor
|
Event Manager
@
Kellogg's

A huge thank you to Paul and his team for the fantastic job on the stage, lighting, and sound for the Bryan Brothers event at the Riverside Room. Everything was executed seamlessly and looked absolutely stunning, from the clean stage setup to the lighting transitions and crisp audio throughout the evening. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and calm execution behind the scenes truly elevated the experience for both the audience and the talent. It was a pleasure working with you, and we're grateful for how smoothly everything ran. Looking forward to many more successful collaborations ahead!
READ MORE
Shivi Mishra
|
Event Director
@
YPO Global

Absolutely incredible event AV company.
Artisan created the stage, lighting and sound for our business event and it was just awesome.
The creation, set-up and running of the event was next level and made us look feel and sound work class!
The event is a big marketing piece for us so we led to look slick and have everything working perfectly. And it did.
The stage and lighting were some of the best I’ve spoken on and it was ours!
So grateful for the team who came fresh (sorta) from a huge week included Tussauds and Make Hotel in London.
Professional. High quality. On time. Brilliant .READ MORE
Todd Graham
|
CEO
@
Spaghetti Agency

Thanks for checking in and for all the support from start to finish with this event, you and your team made this experience effortless for us!
Steve (caricature) and DJ Ning were excellent as well – a huge thank you!
We will be in touch when we get the brief for next year 😃
READ MORE
Jenni Ginn
|
Event Manager
@
Esri UK

Lexa were professional from start to finish. As soon as I asked for a quote, which was very competitive compared to other companies, they were always on hand to answer any questions I had promptly. On the day of my event, they provided a seamless service and worked efficiently with the venue. I will definitely use them again.
READ MORE
Ruth King
|
Marketing Manager
@
Mash Media
Word on the Street
Say What?
Client TestimonialS
Successful events are built on strong partnerships. Hear directly from the clients we've worked with, on the collaborative approach, technical expertise and attention to detail behind every one.

Artisan Productions made our company's 50th anniversary event run seamlessly from start to finish. From the very first enquiry, Devon Bennett was attentive, creative, and full of ideas that truly wowed our employees. The set looked fantastic, and nothing was ever too much trouble for Devon and his team. Artisan supplied the staging, lighting, screens, and sound system, all of which worked perfectly for our event. On the night, there was even an unexpected change in the order of awards that I wasn't aware of as the organiser. Impressively, they picked up on it instantly and ensured the correct sting music was played, saving the moment and keeping everything flawless. The professionalism, flexibility, and attention to detail shown by Devon and the Artisan Productions team were outstanding. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning an event and will certainly be using their services again in the future.
READ MORE
Nigel Ballard
|
CEO
@
Wyvern Cargo

I just wanted to day thanks again for yesterday, it looked great, the team were lovely and Piers was very happy!
READ MORE
Piers Brown
|
CEO
@
International Hospitality Media

Yes it was a fantastic night – thanks so much to you and the wider team for pulling it off! Everyone had a fab time and I’ve only had positive feedback.
READ MORE
Victoria Naylor
|
Event Manager
@
Kellogg's

A huge thank you to Paul and his team for the fantastic job on the stage, lighting, and sound for the Bryan Brothers event at the Riverside Room. Everything was executed seamlessly and looked absolutely stunning, from the clean stage setup to the lighting transitions and crisp audio throughout the evening. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and calm execution behind the scenes truly elevated the experience for both the audience and the talent. It was a pleasure working with you, and we're grateful for how smoothly everything ran. Looking forward to many more successful collaborations ahead!
READ MORE
Shivi Mishra
|
Event Director
@
YPO Global

Absolutely incredible event AV company.
Artisan created the stage, lighting and sound for our business event and it was just awesome.
The creation, set-up and running of the event was next level and made us look feel and sound work class!
The event is a big marketing piece for us so we led to look slick and have everything working perfectly. And it did.
The stage and lighting were some of the best I’ve spoken on and it was ours!
So grateful for the team who came fresh (sorta) from a huge week included Tussauds and Make Hotel in London.
Professional. High quality. On time. Brilliant .READ MORE
Todd Graham
|
CEO
@
Spaghetti Agency

Thanks for checking in and for all the support from start to finish with this event, you and your team made this experience effortless for us!
Steve (caricature) and DJ Ning were excellent as well – a huge thank you!
We will be in touch when we get the brief for next year 😃
READ MORE
Jenni Ginn
|
Event Manager
@
Esri UK

Lexa were professional from start to finish. As soon as I asked for a quote, which was very competitive compared to other companies, they were always on hand to answer any questions I had promptly. On the day of my event, they provided a seamless service and worked efficiently with the venue. I will definitely use them again.
READ MORE
Ruth King
|
Marketing Manager
@
Mash Media
Word on the Street
Say What?
Client TestimonialS
Successful events are built on strong partnerships. Hear directly from the clients we've worked with, on the collaborative approach, technical expertise and attention to detail behind every one.

Artisan Productions made our company's 50th anniversary event run seamlessly from start to finish. From the very first enquiry, Devon Bennett was attentive, creative, and full of ideas that truly wowed our employees. The set looked fantastic, and nothing was ever too much trouble for Devon and his team. Artisan supplied the staging, lighting, screens, and sound system, all of which worked perfectly for our event. On the night, there was even an unexpected change in the order of awards that I wasn't aware of as the organiser. Impressively, they picked up on it instantly and ensured the correct sting music was played, saving the moment and keeping everything flawless. The professionalism, flexibility, and attention to detail shown by Devon and the Artisan Productions team were outstanding. I would highly recommend them to anyone planning an event and will certainly be using their services again in the future.
READ MORE
Nigel Ballard
|
CEO
@
Wyvern Cargo

I just wanted to day thanks again for yesterday, it looked great, the team were lovely and Piers was very happy!
READ MORE
Piers Brown
|
CEO
@
International Hospitality Media

Yes it was a fantastic night – thanks so much to you and the wider team for pulling it off! Everyone had a fab time and I’ve only had positive feedback.
READ MORE
Victoria Naylor
|
Event Manager
@
Kellogg's

A huge thank you to Paul and his team for the fantastic job on the stage, lighting, and sound for the Bryan Brothers event at the Riverside Room. Everything was executed seamlessly and looked absolutely stunning, from the clean stage setup to the lighting transitions and crisp audio throughout the evening. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and calm execution behind the scenes truly elevated the experience for both the audience and the talent. It was a pleasure working with you, and we're grateful for how smoothly everything ran. Looking forward to many more successful collaborations ahead!
READ MORE
Shivi Mishra
|
Event Director
@
YPO Global

Absolutely incredible event AV company.
Artisan created the stage, lighting and sound for our business event and it was just awesome.
The creation, set-up and running of the event was next level and made us look feel and sound work class!
The event is a big marketing piece for us so we led to look slick and have everything working perfectly. And it did.
The stage and lighting were some of the best I’ve spoken on and it was ours!
So grateful for the team who came fresh (sorta) from a huge week included Tussauds and Make Hotel in London.
Professional. High quality. On time. Brilliant .READ MORE
Todd Graham
|
CEO
@
Spaghetti Agency

Thanks for checking in and for all the support from start to finish with this event, you and your team made this experience effortless for us!
Steve (caricature) and DJ Ning were excellent as well – a huge thank you!
We will be in touch when we get the brief for next year 😃
READ MORE
Jenni Ginn
|
Event Manager
@
Esri UK

Lexa were professional from start to finish. As soon as I asked for a quote, which was very competitive compared to other companies, they were always on hand to answer any questions I had promptly. On the day of my event, they provided a seamless service and worked efficiently with the venue. I will definitely use them again.
READ MORE
Ruth King
|
Marketing Manager
@
Mash Media
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