The UK’s largest listed provider of private rental homes, Grainger plc, has revealed its new residential development located at Capital Quarter is to be named The Copper Works – in recognition of the Welsh mining and copper heritage, and the building’s deep copper coloured façade.

The new development, which is due to launch in summer 2023, nods to the rich industrial history of Wales and the success of Great Orme, which operated between 1700BC -1400BC, becoming the UK’s largest, and only supplier of copper materials by 1600BC. 

Located on Tyndall Street, a short 10-minute walk into Cardiff city centre, The Copper Works will create 307 new homes in Capital Quarter with a mix of one, two-bed, and studio apartments. 

The build-to-rent development features several social spaces and amenities located on Level 22, the top floor including two rooftop terraces and a resident’s lounge. Downstairs residents will enjoy a reception area on the ground floor serviced by Grainger’s dedicated on-site resident services team, and a meeting room on level one.

Leesa Ingham, head of marketing at Grainger said: “When naming any Grainger development, we carefully research the history of the site, surrounding famed landmarks and the heritage of the local area, to inspire our thinking and the naming process. 

“The Copper Works was the favoured name for our first development in Wales, given the country’s poignant industrial heritage, and revolutionary copper credentials during the Bronze Age.

“The naming of a new scheme also impacts design decisions with interiors, soft furnishings and wayfinding within the development often taking inspiration from the name. 

“We look forward to revealing further details of our The Copper Works development, which visually, certainly nods to its given name.”