Riverfront Arts Centre
| Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre | |
|---|---|
Canolfan Theatr a Chelfyddydau Glan-yr-Afon | |
Photographed from the east side of the River Usk | |
Interactive map of the Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre area | |
| General information | |
| Type | Arts centre |
| Architectural style | Deconstructivism |
| Location | Newport city centre, Kingsway, NP20 1HG, Newport, Wales |
| Coordinates | 51°35′18″N 2°59′36″W / 51.58832°N 2.99343°W |
| Opened | 22 October 2004 |
| Cost | £15,000,000 |
| Management | Newport Live |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 4 |
| Design and construction | |
| Main contractor | Richard Jones |
| Awards and prizes | Welsh Building of the Year, 2005 Welsh Building of the Year, 2006 |
| Other information | |
| Public transit access | Newport railway station |
| Website | |
| newportlive | |
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The Riverfront (Welsh: Glan yr Afon) is the principal and newest theatre and arts centre in the City of Newport. It is located on the west bank of the River Usk on the Bristol Packet Wharf in the city centre. Designed by architectural firm Austin-Smith:Lord, the centre was opened on 23 October 2004.