Meridian Gate, Cardiff facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Meridian Gate |
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Radisson Blu hotel (left) and Meridian Plaza (right)
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| General information | |
| Type | Residential and Hotel |
| Location | Cardiff, Wales |
| Address | Bute Terrace, Cardiff city centre |
| Coordinates | 51°28′37″N 3°10′25″W / 51.4769°N 3.1737°W |
| Construction started | 2007 |
| Completed | 2009 |
| Cost | £30,000,000/$34,083,000 |
| Client | Imperial Properties Ltd |
| Owner | Radisson Blu (hotel), Delph (apartments) |
| Height | 63 metres |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 21 |
| Floor area | 250,000 sq ft |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Wigley Fox Architects.ltd |
| Structural engineer | RVW |
| Services engineer | McCann |
| Other designers | John Wootton, Miller Group, Distinction Contract (Furnishings) |
| Main contractor | Miller Group |
The Meridian Gate (which is Porth Meridian in Welsh) is a tall building complex in Cardiff, Wales. It has two main parts. The taller building is 63 meters high and has 21 floors. It is home to a Radisson Blu hotel. This makes it one of the tallest buildings in Cardiff.
The smaller building, called Meridian Plaza, is 33 meters high with 11 floors. It contains fancy apartments where people live.
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Building History and Development
Plans for the Meridian Gate building were first suggested in early 2004. The project quickly received permission to be built. In 2006, a new plan was submitted after a different company took over the development. The Radisson Blu company then bought the land.
The building reached its full height in the middle of 2008. This is called "topping out" in construction.
Design and Features of Meridian Gate
The area around the building has a mix of hard surfaces and green spaces. Some special "Barcelona lights" were kept but moved to new spots. A statue of Jim Driscoll, a famous boxer, was placed on a raised stone platform.
Because the building is in the city center, it has fewer parking spaces. There are 40 spaces for residents and 35 for hotel guests. This is because many hotel visitors are expected to use public transportation.
The hotel tower has shiny glass walls that reflect sunlight. It also has aluminum fins that stick out. The goal was to make the building look similar to others nearby, like those in Callaghan Square.
Considering Neighboring Buildings
When the building was being designed, a group called the Design Commission for Wales looked at the plans. They wanted to make sure Meridian Gate would fit in with other tall buildings nearby. They especially wanted it to respect the height of the Altolusso building.
Because of this, a small change was made to the space between the new residential tower and the Altolusso building.
Hotel Services and Amenities
The Radisson Blu hotel inside Meridian Gate has 215 rooms spread across 21 floors. Guests can enjoy two bars and a restaurant. There is also a health spa for relaxation.
For events, the hotel has six meeting rooms and a large ballroom. The ballroom can hold up to 350 people. There is also a space for pre-conference gatherings that can fit 150 people.
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