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I've been in there and agree that it is quite small - hence the requirement for a sympathetic extension on the North Rd side. I am playing fantasy development here by the way. But in any event I'm not sure why, with said extension, it would be wholly unsuitable for heritage or museum usage. Scrub the Natural History Museum fantasy - what about a gallery for Impressionism or for modern art generally?
Not sure what the 'wider preervation' angle the University has. I would assume that they are purchasing the building to utilise it for teaching or administration rather than as a gift for the public so I don't know how this will enhance access to anyone other than students or university staff?
The wider point I'm making is that Cardiff's most impressive architectural area has effectively been colonised by students and civil servants and the whole civic centre - other than the museum and the gardens fronting it - is very sterile. In my view a shame