The Queen lays foundation stone at The British School at Rome

H.M.The Queen recently laid a foundation stone at The British School at Rome to commemorate the start of work on site of the projects to create a library extension and new lecture theatre for this important building by Lutyens (see projects abroad). Hugh Petter, who prepared the concept design and classical details for each scheme, was present at the ceremony, together with Robert Adam who until recently was the Chairman of Council for the School. The contract of approximately £2 million is due to be complete by the end of 2001, the BSR's centenary year. Robert Adam Architects are working with Garofalo Muira Architetti, the School's architects, and the project manager is Jane Thompson.