Chatham HouseSentinel

Venue Security Profiles

Security profiles for rooms and entrance points — used to inform risk assessments

Manage Venues

Chatham House — 5 rooms

Joseph Gaggero Hall

Chatham House

Moderate Risk
BasementCap. 202No windows5 access points
multiple entrances
basement access

The main conference hall at Chatham House underwent a major renovation project during summer 2008. The space is purpose-built for conferences, meetings and seminars. A raised platform 2m x 8m (approx) ensures excellent visibility for speakers and creates an intimate atmosphere for discussion. Sound-proof partitions allow the hall to convert into two smaller units, each with its own platform and entrance. Dimensions (approx) 18m x 7.5m (extension 14m x 5m). Capacity Theatre-style: 200 Roundtable: 42 Front half-hall theatre-style: 96 Roundtable: 28 Back half-hall theatre-style: 40 Roundtable: 22 Features Simultaneous interpretation facilities Video satellite conferencing Computer graphics Projection equipment Air conditioning Induction loop for hard-of-hearing people

Henry Price Room

Chatham House

High Risk
GroundCap. 40Multiple exposures2 access points
street facing windows
multiple entrances
adjacent public space
+1 more

Ideal for presentations and board meetings, the Henry Price Room is on the ground floor overlooking St James’s Square. Capacity Theatre-style: 40 Roundtable: 22 Dinner: 32 Wedding ceremony: 40 Dimensions: 6.5m x 8m

Astor Room

Chatham House

BasementCap. 45
street facing windows
multiple entrances
adjacent public space
+2 more

Theatre-style: 45 Roundtable: 20 Dinner: 22 Reception: 40

Asfari Centre

Chatham House

Low Risk
GroundCap. 16No windows1 access point

Room can be divided into two spaces 8+8

Simulation Centre

Simulation Centre

Chatham House

Moderate Risk
BasementCap. 40Street-facing2 access points
street facing windows
multiple entrances
adjacent public space
+1 more

Entrance Profiles

Physical security characteristics of each entrance point

Chatham House — 2 entrances

Duke of York

moderate visibility
Faces: Side streetAutomatic slidingAccess: Manned desk
Wheelchair accessible Automatic doors (cannot be easily locked down) Adjacent to public gathering area No step barrier / open approach Glass doors (low forced-entry resistance)

Blue Door

high visibilityGrade I Listed
Faces: Public squareManual single doorAccess: No access control
Steps No access control High street visibility Adjacent to public gathering area Listed building — cannot upgrade doors