Temple of Peace and Health | |
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Location | Cathays Park, Cardiff |
Coordinates | 51°29′14″N 3°11′00″W / 51.48733°N 3.18329°W |
Built | 1937–38 |
Architect | Sir Percy Thomas |
Architectural style(s) | 1930s German/Italian public building style;[1] Art Deco[2] |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
Official name | Temple of Peace & Health |
Designated | 19 May 1975 |
Reference no. | 13740[1] |
The Welsh National Temple of Peace and Health, known as the Temple of Peace and Health (Welsh: Y Deml Heddwch ac Iechyd) or commonly the Temple of Peace (Y Deml Heddwch), is a non-religious civic building in Cathays Park, Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. It was designed by the architect Sir Percy Thomas. Since its foundation, the building has served a dual function as headquarters for health and international affairs organisations.