"Detached multi-bay three-storey with attic Neo-Gothic sandstone Presbyterian Assembly Building, dated 1905, having two principal elevations facing onto Fisherwick Street (west) and Howard Street (south) with a square-plan three-stage clock tower to the southwest corner surmounted by a copper crown steeple. Built to designs prepared by Young and MacKenzie, on a site previously occupied by the old Fisherwick Presbyterian Church. Standing on a prominent junction, this highly detailed building addresses two major streets in the centre of Belfast, culminating in a tall tower with an elaborate copper crown dome. Although some of the original interior has been lost, the rooms that remain intact show a fine timber and stone masonry craftsmanship matching the wealth of detail to the exterior and constitutes one of the highlights of Belfast's architectural achievements from the early 20th century. It is a fine example of a civic structure representing the continuing development of the City and the work of a prominent architectural practice."
"Church House in Belfast, Northern Ireland is the headquarters of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. Although there was a decision taken to move to a new location the General Assembly, in 2005, voted to overturn the decision. Since the refurbishment, in 1992, Church House is now open for functions as a commercial conference centre.
The building is located near the centre of Belfast at the junction of Fisherwick Place, Great Victoria Street, Howard Street and Grosvenor Road. It was built in 1905, in the Gothic style, and opened by the Duke of Argyll. Church House is dominated by a 40m high clock tower, which contains Belfast's only peal of 12 bells.
Church House is home to the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland. The Assembly Hall is oval shaped with gallery, it can seat 1,300 people. The hall is illuminated by a glass skylight, which is now illuminated artificially.
Following its refurbishment in 1992 Church House also functions as a commercial conference centre, The Spires. The city centre location close to major hotels makes it an ideal conference location. In recent years it has hosted such major events as the International Housing Conference, Tom Peters Business Seminar and the European Union Women's Conference, May 1998."