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Wales Millennium Centre
The Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) opened in 2004, and is already regarded
as a world class arts and cultural destination. Well known for its unusual
architecture, Wales Millennium Centre is one of the most unique and lively
performing arts centre in Europe, attracting over 1.5 million visitors
since it was opened by Her Majesty The Queen. Already, this iconic building has
featured in Torchwood and Doctor Who, and housed blockbuster West End
musicals, opera, ballet and contemporary dance, hip hop and stand-up
comedy, art exhibitions, workshops, training days, free daily foyer performances,
as well as guided tours, bars and restaurants.
More on that fascinating architecture: in October 1996 the architects,
Percy Thomas Partnership (now Capita Percy Thomas) were appointed. That same year
Arup was awarded the contract for structural and services engineering. Arup
Acoustics was also awarded the contract for delivering solutions for WMC's
wide-ranging acoustic requirements. Planning permission was granted in
March 2001 and in December 2001 the building contract was awarded to Sir Robert
McAlpine Ltd. With advice on theatre planning and technical installation
from Carr & Angier - the team was in place to plan, design, build and
deliver this highly complex and multi-disciplined project. Roger Spence
(WMC's Project Director) acted as 'client representative' throughout this
phase. He and his team were responsible for ensuring that WMC's interests
were protected and the project was delivered on time and to budget.
Separating the design of the structure from the design of the acoustic and
architectural enclosures, the team embarked on what was to be a unique
building programme, allowing construction from the inside out. This
innovative approach allowed for refinements in architectural and acoustic
design to take place whilst allowing work on the structural frame to start
and indeed finish on time.
Wales Millennium Centre
Bute Place
Cardiff
CF10 5AL
08700 402 000
website Click here to see what's on
Bute Place
Cardiff
CF10 5AL
08700 402 000
website Click here to see what's on
