Fosters and ID:SR complete BBC Wales’ new Cardiff headquarters

BBC Cardiff Sheppard-Robson 2

Source: Jack Hobhouse

Architect worked with Sheppard Robson’s interiors arm

BBC Cymru Wales has started to move 1,000 production and support staff into its new 280,000ft² headquarters in Cardiff designed by Foster & Partners and Sheppard Robson’s interiors arm ID:SR.

Located opposite the Welsh capital’s main railway station, the building was part of Foster & Partners’ masterplan unveiled in 2014, featuring a new central square and more than one million ft² of office, retail and residential space.

The first phase of the 18-month fit-out was completed in January this year with phase two work finishing off broadcasting studios, M&E and additional workspace.

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