Beit Quadrangle is one of the oldest groups of buildings now occupied by Imperial College London in South Kensington. Designed by Aston Webb in 1909, the quadrangle is adjacent to the Royal Albert Hall.

FCBStudios were appointed to undertake the conversion and extension of two wings previously housing scientific departments, together with the refurbishment of other student accommodation which provides 325 student bed spaces and high quality conference facilities. 

Roof-top extensions were proposed on both the east and the west wings. A two-storey extension was constructed on the east wing which has a particularly sensitive elevation looking towards the Albert Hall. 

This extension has been carefully designed both to have its own identity and to blend in with the existing structure and is intended to be as energy efficient as possible given the constraints of working on an existing structure. 

The alterations to the Quad respond to the sensitive context of the Knightsbridge Conservation Area and complement the characters of a number of different adjacent spaces. The work enhanced the Quad as a vibrant place to live, while respecting its character and scale.