The Royal Society. London

The Royal Society is the oldest national scientific institution in the world.

The Society’s fundamental purpose, reflected in its founding Charters of the 1660s, is to recognise, promote, and support excellence in science and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity.

The Society has played a part in some of the most fundamental, significant, and life-changing discoveries in scientific history and Royal Society scientists continue to make outstanding contributions to science in many research areas.

Since 1967, the society has been based at 6–9 Carlton House Terrace, a Grade I listed building in central London which was previously used by the Embassy of Germany, London.

Ian worked with The Furniture Practice to help Royal Society Facilities team with their replanning, refurnishing and refurbishment proposals.

Nullius in verba

The very first ‘learned society’ meeting on 28 November 1660 followed a lecture at Gresham College by Christopher Wren. Joined by other leading polymaths including Robert Boyle and John Wilkins, the group soon received royal approval, and from 1663 it would be known as 'The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge'.

The Royal Society's motto 'Nullius in verba' is taken to mean 'take nobody's word for it'. It is an expression of the determination of Fellows to withstand the domination of authority and to verify all statements by an appeal to facts determined by experiment.

Seating

The Fritz Hansen, Fri™ easy chair adds a striking, sophisticated expression to any interior. Designed by Spanish designer Jaime Hayon, the chair has a soft, sculptured form that is as pleasing to the body as it is to the eye.

The Aluminium Chairs, by Charles & Ray Eames. EA 105-108 are the quintessential solution for meeting venues. They are found in countless finely furnished offices, conference spaces and meeting rooms around the globe. Thanks to their generous proportions and resilient sling seat – a panel of leather, fabric or mesh stretched between two aluminium ribs – the chairs are exceedingly comfortable.

Sit-Stand desking & mobile partitions

The sit-stand table system Tyde 2 Workstations, by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec. Alternating between sitting and standing while working on the computer has proven to have health benefits, in contrast to just sitting.

The Dancing Wall by Stephan Hürlemann. The basic function of Dancing Wall is that of a mobile partition that can be used to flexibly divide offices into zones, while providing vertical work space. It consists of a metal frame, which can be equipped in various configurations: as a bookshelf, TV unit, cloakroom, plant wall, or as a room divider with removable whiteboards and pinboards. The design also allows for the integration of power cables and functional accessories, which can be custom specified to suit the company's needs.

The Officers Room replanning options.

We have prepared several planning options for the consideration by the Royal Society Officers & Facilities Management team.