History

Built circa 1928 as offices for Pearl Assurance.

Exterior

Exceptional 4 storey, 4 window classical facade in fine Portland stone ashlar to reinforced concrete structure. Checked back angles; plain parapet with simple 3rd floor openings over main dentil cornice. Stepped impost bands to giant arch treatment of principal floors; Ionic half-columns, stepped reveals. Marginal glazing and bronze infill panels, plate glass. Cornice over polished granite ground floor surround, modern shop front to left; original recessed office entrance to right with small-pane double wooden doors and panelled surrounds.

Interior

Not accessible at resurvey but said to have good openwell staircase with bronze(?) balusters incorporating iron motif to handrail.

Reasons for Listing

Included as a scarce example of fine 1920s commercial architecture in a key Cardiff location.

External Links

• Cadwr Listing
• Wikidata Q29491972

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