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Wednesday, 21 September 2005, 18:58 GMT 19:58 UK

In Pictures: New assembly chamber

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The new chamber is next to the Cardiff Bay office block the assembly has sat in since it was set up in 1999.

Side of assembly chamber

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The building uses natural wood and slate and is designed with energy efficiency in mind.

Upper floor of assembly building

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Visitors will have unrestricted access to the upper floor on the main plinth level.

Interior of assembly building

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The building makes extensive use of natural materials such as wood and slate.

Interior of assembly building

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Finance Minister Sue Essex says the building 'raises the bar... on environmental, public accessibility and design quality'.

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This mirrored cone can be lowered to alter light levels in the chamber.

Lord Elis-Thomas in the assembly chamber

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Dafydd Elis-Thomas in the chamber where he continues his duties as presiding officer.

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First Minister Rhodri Morgan outside the front entrance on the day the building officially opened.

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The view from the public chamber as AMs meet in the chamber for the first time.

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