Meridian Gate, Cardiff
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| image = Meridian Gate - Cardiff.jpg
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| caption = Radisson Blu hotel (left) and Meridian Plaza (right)
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| building_type = Residential and Hotel
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| cost = £30,000,000/$34,083,000
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| location = Cardiff, Wales
| address = Bute Terrace, Cardiff city centre
| coordinates = {{coord|51.4769|-3.1737|type:landmark_region:GB|display=inline,title|name=Meridian Gate}}
| client = Imperial Properties Ltd
| owner = Radisson Blu (hotel),
Delph (apartments)
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| start_date = 2007
| completion_date = 2009
| height = 63 metres
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| floor_count = 21
| floor_area = 250,000 sq ft
| main_contractor = Miller Group
| architecture_firm = Wigley Fox Architects.ltd
| structural_engineer = RVW
| services_engineer = McCann
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| other_designers = John Wootton, Miller Group,
Distinction Contract (Furnishings)
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Meridian Gate ({{langx|cy|Porth Meridian}}) is a hotel and residential skyscraper complex in Cardiff, Wales. It has two buildings, the taller of which is 63 metres high, has 21 floors, and is operated by Radisson Blu. It is the joint-fifth tallest building in Cardiff. The smaller building, Meridian Plaza, is 33 metres high, has 11 floors, and contains luxury residential apartments.
History
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The building was proposed in early 2004,[http://www.skyscrapernews.com/news.php?ref=825 January a positive start to 2007 for Cardiff] obtaining planning consent shortly afterwards. A full application was submitted in 2006 after a change of developer. The site was bought by Radisson Blu.
The building topped out in mid-2008.[http://www.miller.co.uk/meridian-gate.aspx Miller | Meridian Gate]{{Citation needed|date=November 2021}}
Architecture and design
The public open space is a mix of hard and soft landscaping. The Barcelona lights were retained but moved, and a statue of Jim Driscoll was placed on an elevated stone plinth. A few parking spaces are allotted, given the central location: 40 spaces allocated for residents, and 35 for the hotel in anticipation that 80% of hotel users use public transport.{{citation needed|date=September 2012}}
The hotel tower has a glazed curtain walling with solar reflective glass and aluminum projecting fins. The intention was to broadly follow the finishes and colors on Callaghan Square and Kingsway.{{citation needed|date=May 2015}}
=Review recommendation=
File:Meridian Gate and Altolusso, Cardiff.jpg to the right]]
A concern of the review panel of the Design Commission for Wales was that the building needed to respect the height of the neighboring Altolusso building, another of Cardiff's tallest buildings. Consequently, a slight change in the spacing between the westernmost wing of the Altolusso and the new residential tower was made.{{citation needed|date=May 2015}}
Hotel facilities
The hotel has 215 rooms on 21 floors, two bars, a restaurant, and health spa.[http://www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-cardiff/rooms Radisson Blu Cardiff | Rooms][http://www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-cardiff/dining Radisson Blu Cardiff | Dining] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100716192635/http://www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-cardiff/dining |date=16 July 2010 }}[http://www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-cardiff/services Radisson Blu Cardiff | Services] There are six meeting rooms and a ballroom that provide a capacity of 350 people. The pre-conference area has a capacity of 150.[http://www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-cardiff/meetings Radisson Blu Cardiff | Meetings]
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-cardiff Radisson Blu Cardiff]
- [http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=1314 Skyscraper News | Meridian Gate Hotel Tower]
- [http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=4714 Skyscraper News | Meridian Gate Residential Tower]
- {{commons category-inline|Meridian Gate, Cardiff}}
{{Landmarks and Visitor Attractions in Cardiff}}
Category:Buildings and structures in Cardiff