Outside
The London Institute occupies a stand-alone, five-floor building from the mid-18th century, one of 66 Grade II* listed buildings in Mayfair.→
Outside
Located at 35a South St, our building was acquired by the Thomas Goode estate in the 19th century and is the oldest building on the block.→
Outside
Founded in 2011, the London Institute for Mathematical Sciences is a private academic research institute for curiosity driven science.→
Basement
This room for postdocs was recently renovated with support from the Rose Foundation, providing natural light and access to the cellars.→
Basement
Our basement kitchen, in oak and marine stone, is available to all for coffee, cooking and catering for meetings. In opens to the cellars.→
Basement
Pictures of London, the original Cavendish and other scientific institutes serve as reminders of our regional and scientific heritage.→
Ground floor
A central stairwell links the five floors of the building, which was originally built as a house at around the time of Newton’s death.→
Ground floor
The heart of the Institute, known as the blue room, is used for public seminars, private meetings, blackboard chats and evening drinks.→
Ground floor
Our working 18th-century fireplace is used throughout the year. The classical lamp in relief on the lintel forms the Institute's seal.→
1st floor
In this large office we kept the original room-height sash windows and working fireplace. It mimics a room in Château St-Victor-la-Coste.→
1st floor
The colours here reflect the dark green shutters on plaster-pink typical of Venice. It is the first office to have a honed slate blackboard.→
1st floor
Like all rooms on this floor, this one—in setting plaster—is a variation on red. We moved the door to reflect the original building plan.→
2nd floor
Two high windows in this classical office fill it with light. Its size makes it useful for meetings as an alternative to the seminar room.→
2nd floor
This intimate office, in green like the other rooms on this floor, has a view over Mount St gardens, a hidden getaway from the Institute.→
2nd floor
This quirky office with under-stair nook is used by visiting scientists and research students. It also houses our parallel computing setup.→
3rd floor
This large room, which houses the Institute's developers and technology incubator, offers commanding views across Mayfair's rooftops.→
3rd floor
After extensive renovation of its sloping floor, this office, with its access to the en-suite bathroom, is ideal for overnight stays.→
3rd floor
Whether you work overnight or cycle to work, this limestone and oak bathroom and shower helps you get back onto—or off—the saddle.→