From my seat high up in the East stand, I look over to the old West stand every match day and have on many occasions wondered what could be done to bring the stand into the 21st century. Although I love the history of the West stand and want to keep its character for as long as possible, there seems to be a growing pressure to improve. Ultimately, years down the line, a redevelopment will have to occur.
Accordingly, I have embarked on a project to explore the possibilities with a self-defined brief:
- The space at the West side of the stadium should improve both the pre and post-match experience for supporters.
- The design should create a space that can be utilised by the local community throughout the year, on a day-to-day basis.
- The overall stadium capacity should decrease, but should create different sections within what already exists.
This is a project I have simply completed for my own pleasure. However, I would be very keen to receive any feedback.
