“Working with an architect I knew…they understood the college’s aspirations and core values. It was important to work with architects I had worked with in the past, and knowing the extent of their expertise, was valuable and very important. Not just the architectural input into the scheme but it was the landscape, planning and interior architecture that made the scheme a success.”

“It is a real honour to have our project recognized, particularly in this city where there is so much innovative development going on. It is testament to the skills of our architect, IBI Group, who has done the almost impossible task of creating a modern, efficient, fit-for-purpose hospital out of a structure that was built in a time when electric lights were considered to be cutting-edge technology."

“To get this rating (BREEAM Very Good) in a new build is challenging but in a building that is over a hundred years old and was never intended for anything other than storage is exceptional. The challenges they have overcome are jaw-dropping."

"We involved IBI Group in our initial work shop and we can see how it influenced their designs. But it’s not just the architecture – that level of detail is evident everywhere. IBI truly understood the importance of bringing light, colour and texture to our ward."

"This new hospital … will enable us to deliver the highest standards of healthcare to the community. This site is one of the most stunning hospital locations in Wales and the design provides a truly therapeutic environment for patients and staff by exploiting this dramatic setting with minimal impact."

Thanks to IBI Group for creating this marvelous building which is perfect for our mission to conduct multidisciplinary research into the causes of mental illness and dementia. The design not only gives us a superb working environment but will also allow us to interact not only with each but also with patients and members of the public. Also this iconic building will show Cardiff University's serious intent to tackle these disorders and gives the public a clear and optimistic message that these conditions can be tackled by modern research methods.