Tŷ Pont Haearn, Residential tower in central Cardiff, United Kingdom
Description
Tŷ Pont Haearn is a modern residential tower in central Cardiff rising 21 stories with student housing units filling most of its height. A large parking structure sits beneath the residential floors, creating a mixed-use building on a constrained urban site.
History
The tower was built in the early 2000s as part of Cardiff's downtown renewal efforts of that era. Its construction reflected the growing demand for student housing in the Welsh capital at that time.
Culture
The name refers to the industrial past of this part of the city, connecting the building to Cardiff's working heritage through its Welsh language roots.
Practical
The building sits on a busy street with good bus connections and access to nearby shops and dining options. Visitors should note that this is a residential building with restricted access, so views from the street are the best way to see the architecture.
Did you know?
The building was constructed on a triangular plot bordered by railway lines, a challenging site that required custom construction methods rather than standard techniques. This tight location forced architects and builders to develop unique solutions for the structure.
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