Somerset House event venue
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MEET THE VENUE

Somerset House

Somerset House

Venue We Love

Up To 1,500 Guests

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London

England

United Kingdom

Somerset House event venue
Somerset House logo

MEET THE VENUE

Somerset House

Venue We Love

Up To 1,500 Guests

@

London

England

United Kingdom

Overview

The Gist

Somerset House

Somerset House

Overview

Overview

Somerset House’s Fountain Court, framed by 18th century neoclassical architecture, holds up to 1,500 guests. Lexa’s approach would suit its open-air, riverside setting.

Strand, London, WC2R 1LA

Strand, London, WC2R 1LA

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INTRODUCTION

About

About

Somerset House

Somerset House

A working arts centre on the Strand beside the Thames, Somerset House is built around Sir William Chambers’ 18th century neoclassical quadrangle, with the Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court at its heart holding up to 1,500 guests for a standing reception or 550 seated, regularly transformed for everything from an ice rink to a film set. Twelve further blank canvas spaces across the building give organisers a genuine range beyond the courtyard.

An open-air courtyard framed by listed architecture calls for production that respects both the setting and the weather. Lexa’s approach at Somerset House would treat the Fountain Court’s neoclassical facade as the backdrop it deserves, building sound, lighting and staging that transform the space without ever overwhelming Chambers’ original design.

What We Deliver

Production Services

Production Services

@ Somerset House

@ Somerset House

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The Fountain Court’s open-air setting and surrounding stone facades create a distinctive acoustic, and Lexa’s approach would design sound reinforcement specifically for an outdoor space enclosed by historic architecture.

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Sound for an Open Courtyard

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Presentation technology in the Fountain Court would need to work within a genuinely public-facing courtyard, suited to brand activations and receptions that want real scale.

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Screens and Presentation Technology

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Chambers’ neoclassical facade calls for lighting design that enhances the stonework rather than overwhelming it, moving the courtyard from a bright afternoon state to full evening transformation.

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Lighting Design for Neoclassical Architecture

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Staging built for the Fountain Court would need to suit everything from formal dinners to large-scale brand activations, working around the courtyard’s central fountains.

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Staging for Brand Activations and Dinners

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For events reaching audiences beyond the courtyard, Lexa’s hybrid streaming approach would connect Somerset House’s events to remote viewers without disrupting the space.

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Hybrid and Live Streaming Capability

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Delivering production at a venue that continues to run a full cultural programme calls for careful coordination around public access, which is exactly where Lexa’s approach would begin.

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Production Management for a Working Arts Centre

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Why Work With Lexa At Somerset House?

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.

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Why Work With Lexa At Somerset House?

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Our experienced team combines technical knowledge with practical event experience, ensuring every element of the production supports the wider event objectives.

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Why Work With Lexa At Somerset House?

CREATIVE EVENT DESIGN

Through thoughtful event design, stage concepts and technical planning, we help transform ideas into engaging conference experiences.

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Why Work With Lexa At Somerset House?

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.

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Why Work With Lexa At Somerset House?

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.

Word on the Street

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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.

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.

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.

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How much does event production cost?

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Do you supply the venue, or do we need our own?

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