Tŷ Pont Haearn facts for kids
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Tŷ Pont Haearn
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| General information | |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | Cardiff, Wales |
| Address | Pellett Street, Cardiff city centre |
| Coordinates | 51°28′40″N 3°10′13″W / 51.4778°N 3.1702°W |
| Current tenants | Unite Students NCP |
| Construction started | March 2004 |
| Completed | September 2005 |
| Cost | £19.7 million |
| Owner | UNITE Group |
| Height | 63 metres |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 21 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Wigley Fox Partnership |
| Civil engineer | Faber Maunsell |
| Other designers | Baris |
| Main contractor | Carillion |
Tŷ Pont Haearn, which means 'Iron Bridge House', is a tall building in Cardiff, Wales. It's actually the seventh tallest building in the city! It's a home for students and is managed by Unite Students. For a short time, it was called 'Liberty Tower', but that name isn't used anymore.
This building has 21 floors. The top 17 floors have 144 flats for students. Below them, there's a four-story car park that anyone can use.
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Building Tŷ Pont Haearn
People first thought about building Tŷ Pont Haearn in 2003. Work started in 2004 and finished in September 2005.
Where the Building Stands
The land where Tŷ Pont Haearn was built used to be a cold storage building. This old building was taken down to make space for the new one. The construction company, Carillion, had to do a lot of work on the ground first.
Building in the city centre was tricky. The area was small and shaped like a triangle. Two sides of the site were next to busy railway lines. Also, the street leading to it, Pellett Street, was very narrow.
How the Building Was Made
Tŷ Pont Haearn was built using strong foundations called piles. Workers used traditional building methods. The building has a repeating design, which helped the construction team get faster as they went along.
Finishing Touches
The building was finished on time, which was great! This meant students could move in just before the new school year started. They even started moving in on a Saturday, two days earlier than planned.
Student Living at Tŷ Pont Haearn
Tŷ Pont Haearn is owned by Unite Students. It can house 642 students in 144 different flats. Each flat has a kitchen that students share.
Room Types and Features
Students live in apartments with three, four, five, or six bedrooms. There are also some bigger, premium rooms. Most students (629 of them) have their own study bedrooms. There are also 14 studio apartments.
Every room has its own shower, toilet, and sink. They also have internet connections for fast online access. All study bedrooms share a kitchen and living area that are fully set up.
Safety and Services
Tŷ Pont Haearn has a team on site to manage the building and fix any problems. There's also 24-hour security with cameras and electronic entry systems. A reception desk is staffed all day and night.
The building is also set up for wheelchair access. It has a shared living area with internet and vending machines. Students can also use an on-site laundry room and store their bikes safely.
Location in Cardiff
Tŷ Pont Haearn is in a great spot for students. It's very close to big universities like Cardiff University and Cardiff Metropolitan University.
The building is on Pellett Street, right in the middle of Cardiff city centre. It's near Cardiff Central railway station and the Cardiff International Arena. It's also easy to get to from the M4 motorway.
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