City Hall
City Hall (formerly The Crystal) is an iconic sustainable events venue located in London, United Kingdom. It is situated in the Royal Docks area, specifically in the borough of Newham. The venue is known for its innovative design and commitment to sustainability, making it a global showcase for sustainable technologies and practices.
This unique building was developed by Siemens, a multinational conglomerate, as a flagship centre for showcasing their environmental technologies and solutions. It serves as a hub for events, exhibitions, and conferences focused on sustainability, green technologies, and urban development.
The building itself boasts impressive architectural features, including a striking glass façade that allows for natural light to illuminate the interior spaces. Inside, visitors can explore interactive exhibitions and displays that demonstrate various sustainable practices and technologies used in urban planning, energy efficiency, and resource management.
City Hall is a symbol of London’s efforts to promote sustainability and environmental consciousness, and it has become a popular destination for both locals and tourists interested in learning more about sustainable living and urban development.
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The Crystal has been designed to be one of the most sustainable buildings in the world. It is aiming for top LEED and BREEAM scores – the most stringent standards for sustainable design and construction.
The Crystal is an all-electric building that uses solar power and ground source heat pumps to generate its own energy. That means no fossil fuels are burnt to power the building. The Crystal showcases state-of-the-art technologies that support sustainable city living and also profiles Siemens’ Environmental Portfolio, the largest and most comprehensive in the world.
The building incorporates rainwater harvesting, black water treatment, solar heating and automated building management systems. The design of the building’s structure, including its glass, provides additional insulation and takes energy efficiency to a new level.
It also features charging stations for electric cars and will be part of the Source London charging network.
Room Information
City Hall has 10 rooms. The largest, London's Living Room, holds up to 270 guests standing or 130 seated.
- London's Living Room100-130 seated270 standing
- Chamber140 fixed seating seatedTiered Auditorium
- Committee Rooms 2&324-97 seated80 standing
- Committee Rooms 5&616-30 seated
- Committee Room 125-40 seated30 standing
- Committee Room 224-28 seated
- Committee Room 324-28 seated65 standing
- Committee Room 424-28 seated
- Committee Room 510-15 seated
- Committee Room 610-15 seated
Travel Information
Royal Victoria (about 4 min walk)
Custom House
Getting to City Hall by public transport
In Royal Victoria Docks, East London, City Hall is served by Royal Victoria (Tube) and Custom House (Tube).
Getting to City Hall by car
For sat nav, use the postcode E16 1ZE.
City Hall is in the London Borough of Newham. Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone rules may apply to vehicles driven in London, so check Transport for London for the latest charges.
Getting to City Hall by air
The nearest major airports are London City (about 1.7 miles away) and Heathrow (about 20 miles away). Distances are in a straight line, so the road journey will be longer.
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