We are pleased to announce the opening of the renovated member lounge at the London headquarters on Great George Street, with the space now available for members to use free of charge.

The transformation of the dedicated members’ space reflects our commitment to being an experience-led organisation, creating spaces that inspire collaboration, connectivity and wellbeing for colleagues, members and visitors to our headquarters.

The new spaces are free to visit without pre-booking - members should simply register with reception on arrival. Discover more about our member facilities here.

 

New features of the member space

Located on the second floor, the new member lounge includes a variety of facilities tailored to meet diverse needs:

  • collaboration zones: open spaces designed for chatting and networking with colleagues and fellow members
  • private booths: suitable for confidential conversations and focused work
  • quiet areas: dedicated spaces for concentration and focus
  • enhanced meeting spaces: more rooms equipped for hybrid collaboration
  • larger meeting rooms, accommodating up to 50 people (book here)
  • modern video conferencing: all meeting rooms have Microsoft Teams video conferencing capabilities
  • complimentary refreshments: free tea and coffee available in a café-style seating area
  • accessible WCs
  • contemplation room: a space for reflection and relaxation.

 

Enhancing member experience

The refurbished member space at Great George Street is a valuable location for members, providing modern facilities for professional interactions.

“Our revitalised members' lounge is now here, reflecting our commitment to providing our members with a world-class experience. The new member space is more than just a workspace; it's a place for connection and focus with both collaborative workspaces and meeting rooms as well as quiet areas. We're delighted to offer members access to these up-to-date facilities equipped with the latest technology, enhancing their experience and supporting them in their professional lives.”

Justin Young

RICS CEO

“As we reopen our member space in London, I emphasise the importance of fostering the next generation of surveyors. Our new modern and inspiring environment is a valuable resource for members and supports professional development, providing a space that encourages innovation.”

Justin Sullivan FRICS

RICS President

The reopening of the London HQ follows last year’s reopening of The Hub cafe downstairs at HQ and the arrival of ‘Searcys Bar and Brasserie at Surveyors House’, next door to RICS. Members can enjoy discounted food and beverage options at the Searcys Bar and Brasserie, as well as book meeting rooms and event spaces on other floors at our historic listed HQ building through our partner Searcys at reduced rates. For more information on the types of spaces offered and booking details, please visit rics.org: Surveyors House at RICS Westminster.

In addition, we would also like to remind members our historic RICS library is still available for members to use when the building is open Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 6.30 pm.

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