Cardiff Arena Tour with Populous

Join this exclusive in-person site tour of the new Cardiff Arena: a landmark project currently under construction at the heart of one of the city’s most ambitious regeneration plans.

Don’t miss a rare opportunity to step inside a major live development and explore how a future cultural destination is being brought to life. With only a limited number of spaces available, this is an intimate experience designed to give participants real access and insight.

📍 Cardiff Arena (Atlantic Wharf)

🗓 Wednesday 27th May

⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

This is a unique chance to experience a large-scale project as it’s being built, offering real insight into the design, planning, and construction of a next-generation arena.

What’s included in this visit:

• Guided tour of the Cardiff Arena construction site
• Insight into the vision behind the Atlantic Wharf masterplan
• Understanding how large-scale developments integrate culture, community, and infrastructure
• A chance to connect with fellow Building Futures participants in a live project setting

The arena sits at the heart of Cardiff Council’s proposed masterplan for the transformation of the Atlantic Wharf area; a bold redevelopment that goes far beyond a single building.

This wider vision includes food and leisure spaces, a new cultural centre, a public square, a four-star hotel, office spaces, and up to 1,100 new homes.

You’ll explore the site through a real-world lens: seeing how architecture, construction, urban planning, and community impact come together at scale. Being on-site during construction offers a perspective you simply can’t get from finished buildings.

Perfect for anyone curious about careers in architecture, design, construction, urban development, or placemaking.

Populous are global leaders in designing stadiums, arenas, and major live-event spaces. From elite football to world-class concerts, their work shapes how millions of people experience sport, music, and culture. Hearing from them inside the space they designed brings the built environment to life in a way textbooks and classrooms never can.

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Please note:

• This programme is designed for individuals aged 18-30 years old who are of a diverse ethnic heritage and low socio-economic background.
• We need your name, email, location and phone number in order to allow you to join the workshop for safeguarding purposes.
• If you have never attended a Building Futures session before, you must email us with a short response explaining why you are interested in architecture and your journey so far via [email protected].
• If you do not submit the required response (where applicable), your ticket will unfortunately be cancelled.
• The meeting point will be confirmed 24 hours before the event.
• We will be providing paid transport from London to Cardiff.

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