Major construction projects: The Millennium Stadium
In twenty-first century Cardiff, one building dominates the city centre more than any other: the Millennium Stadium. From rightacro ss the city, its distinctive form and metalwork can be seen before other landmarks such as the Castle, the University and City Hall. This is the story of its construction in1998.
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Demolition of an icon of Welsh heritage
The construction of the Millennium Stadium for the Rugby World Cup in 1999 represented an opportunity to observe the demolition of an icon of Welsh heritage and the genesis of a new one. The Royal Commission’s expertise in architectural photography and aerial archaeology provided unique perspectives of the old stadium and the development of its replacement.
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