The building's interior is defined by two dominant horizontal elements: an undulating roof plane and the landscaped plinth. The glass curtain wall connecting the two is a transparent as possible, symbolising democracy while extending the interior space to the adjoining buildings. One of the six roof modules supports a funnel structure which creates a circular space for the debating chamber. A glazed lantern over the funnel allows diffused daylight into the chamber. Wooden strips on the underside of the roof and on the funnel accentuate the curvilinear geometry. The building makes use of renewable energy systems, local materials and is intended to have a minimum lifespan of 100 years.
| Image Details: | |
| Image File: | ESUM-0146-0013 |
| Caption: | National Assembly for Wales, Cardif, United Kingdom. Architect: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, 2005. Exterior View from entrance area. |
| Property Release: | No |
| Model Release: | No |
| Dimensions in PX: | 4969 x 3377 pixels |
| Date of Photograph: | 08/04/2013 |
| Restriction: | No Restriction |
| Credit: | Edmund Sumner/VIEW |
| Building Details: | |
| View Project Number: | 61305 |
| Building Name: | National Assembly for Wales |
| Headline: | National Assembly for Wales, Cardif, United Kingdom. Architect: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, 2005. |
| City: | Cardif |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Architect: | Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners |
| Architect Website: | www.rsh-p.com |
| Category: | Public And Government |
| Building Type: | Parliament Assembly |
| Year of Completion: | 2005 |
| Collection: | VIEW Architecture |
| Public Notes: | The building's interior is defined by two dominant horizontal elements: an undulating roof plane and the landscaped plinth. The glass curtain wall connecting the two is a transparent as possible, symbolising democracy while extending the interior space to the adjoining buildings. One of the six roof modules supports a funnel structure which creates a circular space for the debating chamber. A glazed lantern over the funnel allows diffused daylight into the chamber. Wooden strips on the underside of the roof and on the funnel accentuate the curvilinear geometry. The building makes use of renewable energy systems, local materials and is intended to have a minimum lifespan of 100 years. |
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| Orientation: | H |
| Type: | Parliament Assembly |
| B/W or Colour: | Colour |
| Number of People: | 6-10 people |
| Technique: | Copy space |
| People Incidental: | No |
| Point of View: | View upwards |
| Time of Day: | Day |
| Interior or Exterior: | Exterior |
| Photographer: | Edmund Sumner |
| Source File Name: | ESUM-0146-0013.jpg |
| Copyright Info URL: | www.viewpictures.co.uk |