Swansea Market's proposed new central area

Transforming Swansea Market’s central area— have your say!

Transforming Swansea Market’s central area At the heart of Swansea Market is a large open space—the central area. This mostly lacks facilities, is under-used and stands empty, but it offers great potential to be a popular destination!

Tangent are working with Swansea Council to transform this space.

The aim is to create a landmark destination for people to meet, relax, eat and enjoy events. The area will have a green theme with relaxing planting features.

The team would like to hear your thoughts!

Please note there will be no change to the popular cockle rotunda or permanent stalls which will remain as they are.

As with the new customer toilets at the Market, this area will be managed by the Swansea Market team who will keep it clean, tidy and well maintained.

Features include: •

Attractive and managed seating area including comfortable low seating.

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The garden theme is reflected in the choice of fixtures and fittings.

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The furniture selected is robust, flexible and stackable.

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The layout is accessible for wheelchair users.

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New hard-wearing, non-slip flooring.

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A flexible space for events supported by an adaptable infrastructure.

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A landmark feature where shoppers can plan to meet up with friends and family.

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Relaxing botanic garden features which are suited to the environment and low maintenance due to an integrated irrigation system.

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Free USB phone charging.

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Free power points.

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Free Wi-Fi.

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Upgraded lighting with more pendant lights and colour changing features.

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Toddler play area, high chairs and baby food/ bottle warming facilities.

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Dog water station.

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Recycling and refuse facilities.

Location of central area development and new casual trading area

Cockle Rotunda

The new casual trading area is located at stall C2

Central area development

Fruit and veg stalls

Concept 1: Pergola proposal

Concept 1: Pergola proposal A flexible space for events supported by an adaptable infrastructure.

Free Wi-Fi, USB phone charging and power points.

Upgraded lighting with more pendant lights and colour changing features.

Attractive and managed seating area including comfortable low seating.

A landmark feature which is 7.5 metres tall and has been designed to mirror the Market’s iconic glass dome.

Toddler play area, high chairs and baby food/ bottle warming facilities, plus a dog water station.

Relaxing botanic garden features which are suited to the environment and low maintenance due to an integrated irrigation system.

Flexible use of space

Concept 1: Pergola proposal possible exhibition setup The frame can be used to hang changeable features such as exhibition panels and artworks.

Both concept designs are adaptable to host all event types shown and more.

Flexible use of space

Concept 1: Pergola proposal proposed craft market setup The area can be used in part or full for events with the remainder as seating.

Both concept designs are adaptable to host all event types shown and more.

Concept 2: Trees and sails proposal

Concept 2: Trees and sails proposal

Free Wi-Fi, USB phone charging and power points.

Upgraded lighting with more pendant lights and colour changing features.

A flexible space for events supported by an adaptable infrastructure.

Fire rated nautical sails suspended overhead onto which images, films and graphics may be projected.

A landmark feature reaching over 10 metres and echoing Swansea’s nautical history.

Attractive and managed seating area including comfortable low seating.

The garden theme is reflected in choice of fixtures and fittings.

Recycling and refuse facilities.

The layout is accessible for wheelchair users.

The furniture selected is robust, flexible and stackable.

Flexible use of space Concept 2: Trees and sails proposal proposed cookery demonstration setup Power infrastructure upgraded to allow for events of this nature.

Both concept designs are adaptable to host all event types shown and more.

Central area garden themed furniture The furniture selected is robust, flexible, stackable and low maintenance. It also reflects the garden theme design of the central area.

Bar stools.

Slat style stacking chairs.

Low level comfortable seating.

Folding tables & chairs.

Metal stacking chairs.

Central area special features The central area will include some of the special features shown here.

Baby food/bottle warming facilities, plus dog water station.

High chairs.

Hard wearing joinery which ties in with the garden theme.

Toddler play area.

Bespoke recycling and refuse facilities.

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