Planning go-ahead to expand legendary Welsh music venue ‘Clwb Ifor Bach’ A Project By: Nissen Richards Studio Location: Cardiff, Wales Project Summary: Ambitious plans to expand and refurbish legendary Cardiff grassroots music venue Clwb Ifor Bach, designed by architects Nissen Richards Studio, have been granted planning permission by Cardiff Council almost three years after the initial submission went in. The new vision for the venue, sited in a historic city centre Conservation Area, has been subject to complex legal agreements and was also the focus of a major funding drive by the club’s owners, with the venue first becoming a Registered Charity in 2019 to help further its ambitions not only to host the best in new music but to support the development of the club’s local audience, artists, skills and community. Clwb Ifor Bach’s importance in the Welsh music scene can’t be overstated, having helped launch the careers of many big-name Welsh bands, from Stereophonics to Super Furry Animals. The new designs by Nissen Richards Studio seek above all to retain Clwb Ifor Bach’s character, charm and heritage, whilst modernising and future-proofing it for generations to come, to ensure it is a fully-accessible venue, welcoming to all. The revamped … Continue reading Clwb Ifor Bach In Cardiff Wins Approval