Tŷ Hywel, Government office building in Cardiff Bay, Wales.
Tŷ Hywel contains six floors spanning 124,680 square feet of office space, connected to the Senedd building through two covered link bridges.
The building opened in 1993 as Crickhowell House and served as the temporary debating chamber for the National Assembly of Wales until 2006.
The name honors Hywel Dda, a medieval Welsh king who established legal reforms during the 10th century and shaped Welsh governance principles.
Located at 6b Bute Place, the building houses Members of the Senedd and their staff, providing workspaces for legislative and administrative functions.
Siambr Hywel within the building functions as a youth debating chamber and education center, promoting civic engagement among young Welsh citizens.
Location: Cardiff
Inception: September 1993
GPS coordinates: 51.46340,-3.16237
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:37
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