About
Carnegie House was built in 1907 and was originally Bridgend’s public library. A grant of £2,000 was gifted to the town for the construction of the building by the Carnegie Trust on land given by the Earl of Dunraven. The building was constructed in the Mannerist style – a sixteenth century style of art designed to make things ‘look elegant’. It was built out of red brick with Bath stone detailing around the windows, banding, balustrade wall on the roof line, balustrade balconies and composite pillars on the first floor and channelled grey local stone on the ground floor. Carnegie House was acquired by Bridgend Town Council in 2014 and used for their offices and Council Chamber, and as a centre for arts and cultural events.
From spring 2023 the Town Council has relocated its Council activities to the new Town Hall at Ty’r Ardd in Sunnyside. This move has freed up further space within Carnegie House to fulfil its role as an arts, culture and wellbeing centre, offering a programme of activities for local residents including space for workshops, exhibitions and educational activities. The building is Grade II listed.
