Doctor Who lands
in Cardiff
When BBC Worldwide were looking for
a new long-term home for the Doctor
Who Experience, it was an obvious
choice to bring the famous multi-
sensory exhibition to a purpose-built
residence in the city of Cardiff—right
next to the Roath Lock Studios, the
BBC’s largest drama production outside
of London, and the place where the
show would soon be filmed.
The Roath Lock Studios form part of the massive
redevelopment of a derelict inner harbour area of
Cardiff Bay. Initiated by the Welsh Assembly and
Igloo, from the redevelopment would arise Porth
Teigr, a modern and vibrant waterfront envisioned
as the future centre point for creative industries
in Wales.
collinson.co.uk
Lancashire-based company, Collinson, were
chosen to construct the new home of the Doctor
Who Experience, in no small part because their
tension membrane buildings were the perfect
solution to a need for versatile space. Their ability
to offer clear spans of up to 100m-by-virtually-
any-length would give the internal space for BBC
Worldwide to create a memorable exhibition,
taking visitors on an exciting journey through
special effects, sets, and memorabilia from the
series which would include a recreation of the
modern TARDIS.
“Collinson tailored a great solution to meet our
requirements,” said a representative of Cardiff
Council.
“When the build commenced they kept us fully
informed at regular meetings, and worked
amiably with other contractors appointed by us
to ensure the project was completed to meet BBC
Worldwide’s deadline.