Cardiff council has approved plans for a 26-storey "Glass Needle", designed by Charter Consultant for Urban Solutions. The glass-clad tower and surrounding stepped blocks of accommodation, are set around an elevated garden. They will provide 188 apartments, 2200 m2 of retail space and an underground car park. The project team includes structural engineer Arup, cost consultant Tweeds, archeological consultant Cambrian Archaeological Projects, planning, transport and environmental consultant RPS and light consultant Brooke Vincent & Partners.