Visit to the Welsh Assemble

Senedd, a innovative building located on the waterfront in Cardiff bay, houses the Welsh Assembly for Siambr and Committee Rooms. Look from outside, the roof looks like the waves in the sea and make the whole build seemed like a modern version boat overlooking the bay. What impressed me most is the magic design, in one word, sustainable. No air-conditions in the Senedd thanks to the flexible windows and the roof. Also the glass wall make inside lightful and save the electric changes. The rational utilization of solar energy, wind power, rain, geothermal energy and so on, is not only sustainable but also economic.

After the staff’s introduction, we entered the Siambr which is the large, circular debating chamber which lies at the heart of the building. It houses the full meeting of all 60 Assembly Members under a spectacular funnel which hangs from the roof. Fortunately, we came across one of the sixty Assembly members who called Christopher Franks and we also asked a few questions. Mr. Franks friendly answered each question such as the employment of Chinese students and showed us a bright future.

Through the short term but rich content trip, we have a better understanding with Welsh Assembly and are more familiar with, both the building style of Senedd and the system of Assembly.