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I know some people are fond of it on here as a rare example of 1950's architecture but it's right in the middle of the city centre amongst so much development and sticks out like a sore thumb. It doesn't seem to serve any real purpose either.
Hopefully this will involve another high rise to stand alongside both the Admiral building and the new complex on Charles Street which will mean a dramatic transformation to the city's skyline.
It could be home to 5,000 staff in what would be the biggest office scheme ever seen in Wales.
And we will know very soon where the UK Government will decide to locate a huge public sector hub in the centre of Cardiff.
As part of a rationalisation programme the Government Property Unit (GPU) is streamlining its estate of public sector offices across the UK and focusing instead on new super centres.
Projects have already been confirmed for Croydon and Bristol, and Cardiff should be next in line.
The shortlisted locations are Central Square, John Street, and a car park site at Bridge Street.
Family-owned property company Rapport has a near two acre site covering a car park and offices it owns at Bridge Street.
It has teamed up with property development firm Stoford for its hub bid.
Stoford is no stranger to major property schemes in Cardiff having built the new HQ for insurance group Admiral, before selling the investment to Union Investment Real Estate.
Any scheme at the Rapport site would need planning consent. However, once seen as the least favoured of the three, the site is now being seen as a real contender.
I know some people are fond of it on here as a rare example of 1950's architecture but it's right in the middle of the city centre amongst so much development and sticks out like a sore thumb. It doesn't seem to serve any real purpose either.
Hopefully this will involve another high rise to stand alongside both the Admiral building and the new complex on Charles Street which will mean a dramatic transformation to the city's skyline.