Central Hall seating refurbishment
The refurbishment of Central Hall’s seating, aimed at elevating comfort, refreshing aesthetics, and prioritising safety.
Project overview
In December 2024 and February 2025 we refurbished Central Hall’s tiered seating to improve comfort, aesthetics, and safety. This involved removing old fabric and padding, and replacing them with new sustainable materials.
Timeline
The work was completed in sections to ensure Central Hall remained operational.
December 2024 - 3 of 5 sections were refurbished.
February 2025 - the remaining sections were completed.
Why did we do this?
Enhanced Comfort: Better padding for improved seating.
Improved Look: Many of the previous seating covers were ripped or damaged.
Safety Standards: Ensuring materials meet current regulations.
Sustainability
We took significant steps to reduce the environmental impact of this project by partnering with a textile recycling specialist to repurpose old materials into items like car seat padding and cleaning cloths. By reupholstering rather than replacing, we saved tonnes of waste from landfills and supported the Circular Economy. A full sustainability report will follow.
How did it affect me?
There will be minimal disruption as work will be completed in phases, keeping the hall open.
Due to costs and Central Hall’s listed building status, this project focuses on seating only.
Updates will be shared via Staff Digest and other channels to keep everyone informed and address questions. For inquiries, contact the DTEF team.