Archinect - News 2024-05-15T15:54:04-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150354257/inside-the-new-bafta-headquarters-by-benedetti-architects Inside the new BAFTA headquarters by Benedetti Architects Niall Patrick Walsh 2023-06-20T19:54:00-04:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/15/1503d8524449e68c89376912562ccad7.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p><a href="https://archinect.com/benedettiarchitects" target="_blank">Benedetti Architects</a> has offered an insight into the new headquarters for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) in <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/722/london" target="_blank">London</a>. The Grade II listed building has seen a comprehensive expansion and re-design with a budget of &pound;33 million (USD 42 million).</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/00/0019d648b456d80ea04aa88fcc47c301.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/00/0019d648b456d80ea04aa88fcc47c301.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Photo credit: Jim Stephenson</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/59/5960f3a8ea539a217166059ea0ffc5cd.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/59/5960f3a8ea539a217166059ea0ffc5cd.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Photo credit: Rory Mulvey</figcaption></figure><p>The resulting 26,500-square-foot revamp includes &ldquo;state-of-the-art spaces with maximum flexibility, balancing the charity&rsquo;s educational work with members&rsquo; needs and revenue.&rdquo; The design included accessibility and systems upgrades, including a doubled WC capacity and enhanced fire safety, energy performance, acoustics, thermal comfort, and useability.<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/94/94dd8fad0368dda2c25a9bf191152473.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/94/94dd8fad0368dda2c25a9bf191152473.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Photo credit: Thomas Alexander</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f2/f203e56d4efe5cfe88da76e77a954022.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/f2/f203e56d4efe5cfe88da76e77a954022.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Photo credit: Luca Piffaretti</figcaption></figure><p>Facilities within the building include two theaters holding 227 and 41 seats, respectively, as well as a banqueting hall, four kitchens, multi-purpose event and exhibition spaces, a members&rsquo; bar and restaurant area, a new skylit boardroom containing historic materia...</p>