Thursday, November 29, 2012

The Welesh Assembly (The senedd)

1. Who designed the building ?

It was desgined by Richard Rogers.
2. When was it opened and by whom ?

The Senedd was opened in 2006 by the queen.

3. What materials were used ?

The upper part of the roof is an aluminium standing seem roof with the underside being a woven timber soffit. The roof is supported by structural steel columns. The frame is constructed mainly from steel, and the outer walls mainly from slate and glass. The plinth is made from reinforced concrete and slate. The Siambr desks and public gallery seating is made of Welsh oak

4. What is particulary special about the building ?

it is environmently-friendly, the design is always trying to reduce the consuming of water and electricity

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