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Cardiff Library Wales : Architecture Information + Images

Mill Lane Development, south Wales - design by BDP Architects

8 Jul 2009 Cardiff Library BDP has designed a state-of-the-art library that enhances the existing range of services on offer in Cardiff. The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1FL Contact Cardiff Central Library: 029 2038 2116 photos : David Barbour / BDP The external metal cladding is inspired by the random appearance of books on shelves - the upper floors of the building will also create a new window on the Cardiff skyline with dramatic views over the city. Shops and restaurants along the Mill Lane façade complement the current thriving café quarter and create an exciting gateway for people arriving at the nearby bus-stops. The general components of the building consist of library and retail uses at the ground and mezzanine Levels with 4 floors of dedicated library above finishing at the top with a partial plant floor. The library area provided is 55,000 square feet, of which 5,000 square feet is on ground Floor. The rest of the ground floor accommodates A3 Retail units comprising approximately 16,000 square feet area. A major driver for this project was the Bespoke BREEAM Assessment. BDP's Sustainability group guided the project team throughout the development of the design, working with them and providing recommendations for delivering a more efficient, sustainable building. photos : Sanna Fisher-payne / BDP By implementing the principles of sustainable design from the early stages of the project, the team was able to deliver an 'Excellent' rated building. Cardiff Library Building images / information from BDP Architects BDP Architects

Welsh Architects

Welsh Architecture - Selection

National Assembly for Wales
Richard Rogers Partnership

Credit: Katsuisha Kida Copyright: The Photographer
National Assembly for Wales

Galeri Creative Enterprise Centre, Caernarfon, northwest Wales
Richard Murphy Architects

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Welsh arts building

Ruthin Craft Centre, Ruthin
Sergison Bates Architects

image : Dewi Lloyd © Ruthin Craft Centre
Ruthin Craft Centre

Maggie’s Centre Swansea
Kisho Kurokawa
Maggies Wales



Selected Buildings by BDP

Glasgow Science Centre

Glasgow Imax

Glasgow Tower

Kelvingrove Art Gallery

Perth Concert Hall

Scottish Widows

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