We were chosen to be included based on the work previously completed for West Mercia Police Headquarters at Hindlip Hall. Their mandate or direction offered was, we needed to follow a similar design theme to West Merica, in that we should use recovered weapons as the build medium from the welsh constabulary. We were left to design and propose a suitable theme. Dragons are a very common theme, and it was felt this the most viable option. We therefore explored Gwent Myths for inspiration and natural phenomena or creatures unique to the area, all to find a theme.

Our favourite vision was that representing an eagle or bird of prey, nesting high in a tree, and made from recovered guns and blades. For us, we felt it offered theatre and an imposing sight – almost overseeing police activities with its keen eyesight. The nest for us represented a nurturing element, of protection, safety, and care – all the same attributes the police are held in regard for. The bird of prey, whether it is an eagle or falcon, would obviously have feathers created largely by the blades provided. The whole vision inspires the understanding from anyone gazing upon it, that something beautiful from something awful had been created – that impression would and should be immediately obvious.