Atriwm
Renamed Atriwm (pronounced Ah-tree-oom), we are transforming this former major retail store in the St Catherine's area of Carmarthen town into a one-of-a-kind facility that will deliver a range of community services in one central location.
With significant funding support from both UK and Welsh Government’s, this major refurbishment includes substantial external and internal building work to create the needed spaces to present an accessible multi-functional facility of this size and scope.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Sport and Leisure Service, Actif will offer its first 24-hour gym, dedicated state of art spin and activity studios, indoor adventure golf, children’s play centre, Electric Go Karting, multi-zone TAG Active gamified arena and party rooms. The Council’s Carmarthen Customer Service Hwb will also relocate here, providing help, advice and support across wide range of Council services and other agencies. A visitor information outlet supporting local and County tourism will call Atriwm its home.
CGI of the Hwb Space
TAG Active
Renamed Atriwm (pronounced Ah-tree-oom), we are transforming this former major retail store in the St Catherine's area of Carmarthen town into a one-of-a-kind facility that will deliver a range of community services in one central location.
With significant funding support from both UK and Welsh Government’s, this major refurbishment includes substantial external and internal building work to create the needed spaces to present an accessible multi-functional facility of this size and scope.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Sport and Leisure Service, Actif will offer its first 24-hour gym, dedicated state of art spin and activity studios, indoor adventure golf, children’s play centre, Electric Go Karting, multi-zone TAG Active gamified arena and party rooms. The Council’s Carmarthen Customer Service Hwb will also relocate here, providing help, advice and support across wide range of Council services and other agencies. A visitor information outlet supporting local and County tourism will call Atriwm its home.
CGI of the Hwb Space
TAG Active
Hywel Da University Health Board services will include children and young people’s therapies, community and children’s nursing, urgent dental, sexual health, phlebotomy, podiatry and mental health services.
CGI of an exam room
UWTSD students of the bilingual BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy course will provide injury and soft tissue massage clinics under the supervision of the academic team. The BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy programme is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists and focusses on preparing students to work in the aspect of healthcare specifically concerned with injury prevention and patient rehabilitation. The degree is also endorsed by the Chartered Association for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) which means that it is aligned with industry standards for job roles such as gym instructor and personal training meaning students are well qualified for the workplace. Clients will also benefit from close proximity of the Actif gym and the range of health services to complement the treatment provided.
CGI of a student breakout room
Work commenced in 2024 and will be open to the public in early 2027. Local contractors including FP Hurley, Shufflebottom and Becker Sliding Partitions have played a key role in delivering the scheme, supported by a network of supply chains, creating real economic benefits for the local community.
Hywel Da University Health Board services will include children and young people’s therapies, community and children’s nursing, urgent dental, sexual health, phlebotomy, podiatry and mental health services.
CGI of an exam room
UWTSD students of the bilingual BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy course will provide injury and soft tissue massage clinics under the supervision of the academic team. The BSc Sport and Exercise Therapy programme is accredited by the Society of Sports Therapists and focusses on preparing students to work in the aspect of healthcare specifically concerned with injury prevention and patient rehabilitation. The degree is also endorsed by the Chartered Association for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) which means that it is aligned with industry standards for job roles such as gym instructor and personal training meaning students are well qualified for the workplace. Clients will also benefit from close proximity of the Actif gym and the range of health services to complement the treatment provided.
CGI of a student breakout room
Work commenced in 2024 and will be open to the public in early 2027. Local contractors including FP Hurley, Shufflebottom and Becker Sliding Partitions have played a key role in delivering the scheme, supported by a network of supply chains, creating real economic benefits for the local community.
As with many towns and cities across the UK, the demise of the Debenhams retail chain left a major gap in Carmarthen’s retail offer. Some have been re-let (Merthyr Tydfil), some have been knocked down for other uses (Gloucester and Cardiff) but a large majority have remained empty leaving a negative impact on the wider area.
In discussions with the retail park owners, various local partners and UK Government, Carmarthenshire County Council agreed to lead a multi-million-pound project to purchase and regenerate the facility, undertaking remedial works to the original external facades and completely altering the interior layout.
This project is part funded by the Welsh Government's IRCF Fund, with further funding from the UK Government and the County Council.
The name ‘Atriwm’ (pronounced Ah-tree-oom) is inspired in recognition of Carmarthen’s Roman roots, with its fort and amphitheatre. Atriwm, a Welsh word, derives from the Latin word, Atrium, meaning an entrance hall or the main open court of a Roman house.
Atriwm is also the name for one of the two upper chambers of the human heart, a name that is appropriate to all partners involved in the project and the health and well-being purpose of the building. In the context of modern architecture, Atriwm pays tribute to the iconic large glass windows of the former retail building, that lead light into the building.
Due to unforeseen remedial building works, lead contractor Bouygues UK have commenced work on the façade of the building which will require a 3-way traffic management system in place on St Catherine’s Street, which is likely to be in place until Autumn 2026. There is full access to the multi-story car park via St Catherine Avenue.
As with many towns and cities across the UK, the demise of the Debenhams retail chain left a major gap in Carmarthen’s retail offer. Some have been re-let (Merthyr Tydfil), some have been knocked down for other uses (Gloucester and Cardiff) but a large majority have remained empty leaving a negative impact on the wider area.
In discussions with the retail park owners, various local partners and UK Government, Carmarthenshire County Council agreed to lead a multi-million-pound project to purchase and regenerate the facility, undertaking remedial works to the original external facades and completely altering the interior layout.
This project is part funded by the Welsh Government's IRCF Fund, with further funding from the UK Government and the County Council.
The name ‘Atriwm’ (pronounced Ah-tree-oom) is inspired in recognition of Carmarthen’s Roman roots, with its fort and amphitheatre. Atriwm, a Welsh word, derives from the Latin word, Atrium, meaning an entrance hall or the main open court of a Roman house.
Atriwm is also the name for one of the two upper chambers of the human heart, a name that is appropriate to all partners involved in the project and the health and well-being purpose of the building. In the context of modern architecture, Atriwm pays tribute to the iconic large glass windows of the former retail building, that lead light into the building.
Due to unforeseen remedial building works, lead contractor Bouygues UK have commenced work on the façade of the building which will require a 3-way traffic management system in place on St Catherine’s Street, which is likely to be in place until Autumn 2026. There is full access to the multi-story car park via St Catherine Avenue.
