Atrium, Cardiff facts for kids
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The Atrium building, also known as ATRiuM, is a cool part of the University of South Wales in Cardiff, Wales. It's where students learn about creative and cultural stuff. You can find it in the Adamsdown area, right in the heart of Cardiff. This building first opened its doors on 29 November 2007, back when it was part of the University of Glamorgan. Later, it got bigger with new parts called ATRiuM 2A in 2014 and ATRiuM 2B in 2016.
Building the Atrium: Phase 1
The first part of the Atrium building opened on 29 November 2007. It became home to the university's creative and cultural industries school. This main building is located on Adam Street, not far from Cardiff Queen Street railway station.
The Atrium building was made by updating an old office building and adding a new section. These two parts are connected by a cool glass atrium, which is like a big, bright hallway. Inside, you'll find lots of awesome facilities. These include a TV studio, a theatre with two levels, sound studios, and even an art gallery.
To celebrate its opening, famous people like actress Siân Phillips and TV presenter Rhodri Owen hosted the event. There were also performances by musicians like harpist Catrin Finch and singers.
Growing the Atrium: Phase 2 (ATRiuM 2A and 2B)
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The Atrium building grew bigger with two new sections, ATRiuM 2A and 2B. These were built next to the original building. ATRiuM 2A opened in September 2014. It has parts of the university's business school and a special "Ideas factory" for students to be creative.
The second new part, ATRiuM 2B, is a five-story building. It was finished in 2016 and provides even more teaching spaces for students.
What's Inside: Atrium Facilities
The Atrium has many cool facilities for students to use. There's a design studio where creative ideas come to life. It also has a television studio, perfect for learning how to make TV shows.
You can find a theatre with 180 seats, a cinema, and a large lecture hall that also seats 180 people. There's also a cafe where students can grab a bite and advice shops if they need help.
Did you know? In July 2010, part of the Atrium building was used for filming! It appeared in an episode of The Sarah Jane Adventures called The Man Who Never Was.
