Our headquarters at 63 New Cavendish Street is a splendid Grade II* listed building, originally planned by Robert and James Adam on the Duke of Portland’s Marylebone Estate in the 1770s. By 1775, however, the Adams’ attention had turned to the creation of Portland Place, and neo-classical architect John Johnson took over the site, erecting the magnificent townhouse that has now been redeveloped as Asia House.
The building’s interior is Adamesque in style, with filigree plasterwork, inset classical paintings and elaborate marble chimneypieces. It has been sensitively converted by an architect of Indian origin at the architectural firm of Calford Seaden.
The rooms retain many of their original features – including bookcases designed by Sir John Soane and plaster cornicing – while other parts of the building have been modernised in line with English Heritage recommendations, specifically to create café and gallery spaces.
The newly renovated building includes the following facilities:
Our Fine Rooms, Library and Gallery are available for hire. They are ideal venues for symposia, lectures, presentations, product launches, conferences, lunches, dinners and receptions, giving your guests a memorable experience at London’s premier pan-Asian organisation.
Our staff will support you throughout your event with flexibility and the personal touch. We have exceptional in-house caterers specialising in Asian and fusion food and an extensive reasonably priced wine list to suit.
Organisations that have used Asia House as a venue for their events include BP, Benoy, Boston Consulting Group, British Council, BSI, Macmillan Publishing and Shangri La Hotels.
More information can be found in the section on venue specifications.