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Case study Wales Millennium Centre Project: Wales Millennium Centre Client: Sir Robert McAlpine Product: Kassel Kerb Size: N/A On the buses with Kassel Kerb Over recent years, Cardiff city centre has undergone a renaissance with significant inward investment driving redevelopment of the area. This is supported by a significant public transport network designed to allow easy access to the city centre and reduce the levels of congestion and pollution within the area. One of the flagships of this re-development has been the Wales Millennium Centre. This was designed by architects, Percy Thomas Partnership (now Capita Percy Thomas) with Arup being awarded the contract for structural and services engineering. The Centre was designed and built as a ‘stage for a nation’ to provide 300 293 cultural enjoyment for all and showcase creative talent at its best. But it was also designed and built to reflect the ‘spirit of a nation’. Just as Wales’ landscape has inspired creativity and excellence, so 160 180 too has its culture. 150 150 Given the importance of the Centre as a cultural hub for the life of 314 334 both Cardiff and the Welsh nation, it was essential that access for all 1000 users was designed in. This includes access for wheelchair users at all 1000 435 ticket desks along with an integral loop system throughout the 435 public areas for the hearing impaired. Kassel 160mm Kassel 180mm Externally a convenient bus boarding location was factored into the standard kerb standard kerb design – using materials that would work in the local environment. The Brett Kassel Kerb was specified for these locations to provide The Kassel Kerb is used in over 1200 cities and towns across the best possible access to the Centre for all users - especially those Europe and has become Europe’s number one bus stop kerb system. with limited mobility. The roadside wall of the kerb guides vehicle into the optimal Integrated with effective shelters that provide increased comfort to stopping position leaving a maximum gap of just 50mm between users, Brett Kassel Kerbs have already helped many thousands of vehicle and kerb thereby maximising both safety and service speed. visitors since the Wales Millennium Centre was officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in November 2004. Brett Landscaping , Sileby Road, Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire LE12 8LX www.brett.co.uk/landscaping Tel: 0845 60 80 579.

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