The Senedd building was opened by Queen Elizabeth II on St David’s Day in 2006. Designed by architectural firm Rogers, Stirk, Harbour and Partners (RSHP), the building makes extensive use of Welsh materials like slate and oak.
In this display we share some of Ivan Harbour’s early sketches for the Senedd and talk about the values that underpin the building, such as environmental sustainability, transparency, and openness.
Join us in the Pierhead to find out more.
‘In a parliament, business frequently happens “behind closed doors”. In the design of the Senedd, as a modern democracy, we removed those doors to make the work of the Senedd visible.’
- Ivan Harbour
Architect and RSHP Partner leading the Senedd project
Images
©RSHP
Opening times - the Senedd and Pierhead
Monday – Friday: 09.00 - 16.30
Saturdays and bank holidays: 10.30 - 16.30
Last entry is 16.00
Please note: the Senedd building is open before and after usual opening times to accommodate visitors viewing Plenary, committees and other Senedd business.
Admission is free
The Senedd and Pierhead will be closed between Wednesday 25 December 2024 - Wednesday 1 January 2025.
The buildings will be open as usual from Thursday 2 January 2025.
