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Location London, United Kingdom Client/operator Tottenham Hotspur Architect Populous London, United Kingdom www.populous.com Author Populous Photos Hufton & Crow, Edward Hill Official opening April 2019 Construction costs GBP 800 million (EUR 939 million)

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TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM STADIUM IN LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM With a total capacity of 62,062, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is the biggest club stadium in London and, by incorporating a fully retractable pitch, the first in the world to be custom-built to stage football and NFL games. Populous’ design showcases its unique ability to accommodate the technical and operational requirements of the world’s two most popular sports, and to host concerts and a range of other events. The South Stand fan zone features food stalls, Europe’s longest bar and a ­microbrewery. The stadium is situated on a tight urban site. The design built on the traditions of placing spectators close to the pitch at English football stadiums and the quality of customer

experience provided in modern stadiums to create a stadium with an intense matchday atmosphere. This included the use of a 17,500-seat single-tier stand behind the sb 5/2021


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