The pedestrian connection of the Royal Festival Hall to the promenade of the Southbank has played a critical role in the revitalization and the creation of the Southbank as a destination in its own right. These works were carried out at the same time as the refurbishment of the Royal Festival Hall itself. At the lower level glass fronted cafes and shops face the direction of the river with steps and a ramp up to the Thames riverside promenade.
Southbank Royal Festival Hall Landscape Promenade
Southbank Royal Festival Hall Landscape Steps and Ramp
Southbank Royal Festival Hall Landscape Steps and Ramp
Southbank Royal Festival Hall Landscape Promenade Night
Southbank Royal Festival Hall Landscape Steps and Ramp
Southbank Royal Festival Hall Landscape Steps and Ramp
Southbank Royal Festival Hall Landscape Steps Detail
Southbank Royal Festival Hall Landscape Promenade Seating
Southbank Royal Festival Hall Landscape Promenade Pop Up Cafe
At the upper level the Royal Festival Hall fronts onto the terrace. This terrace functions as flexible space, accommodating cafe seating, temporary sculpture, temporary events and temporary water features.
Southbank Royal Festival Hall Landscape Terrace Cafe
Southbank Royal Festival Hall Landscape Terrace Seating
Southbank Royal Festival Hall Landscape Terrace Temporary Sculptures
Southbank Royal Festival Hall Landscape Terrace Pop Up Event
Southbank Royal Festival Hall Landscape Terrace Water Feature