Queens' Building, Concert hall and theatre at Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom.
The Queens' Building contains the Octagon, a circular performance space with cast-iron galleries extending across three levels beneath a central dome.
Originally part of the People's Palace in the late 1800s, the building included a winter garden, library, swimming pool, gymnasium, and technical schools.
The Octagon displays commemorative busts of eight influential British writers, including Shakespeare, Milton, and Chaucer, along with plaques honoring classical authors.
The building serves multiple functions, housing administrative offices, student support services, teaching rooms, and spaces for performances throughout the academic year.
The circular Octagon measures 23 meters in diameter and features specific architectural elements inspired by the British Library Reading Room.
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Part of: Queen Mary University of London
Address: 319 Mile End Road, London, Tower Hamlets, Greater London, E1 4NS, England
GPS coordinates: 51.52362,-0.04074
Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:50
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