The New Stamford Bridge

[BrianWade4]

I'll be gutted when they leave Stamford Bridge. Albion's greatest ever achievement happened there.

Only feels like yesterday.

It's a redevelopment in situ so you could say they're not leaving

 

[BrianWade4]

Close up the design is pretty cool

http://www.dezeen.com/2015/12/02/he...ans-chelsea-football-stadium-redesign-london/

Agreed. That looks good. Brick finish helps

Looks, appropriately, like a toilet from distance

 

[Megazone]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STYUWBWAaiM

Spot the difference.

 

[drew]

Spot the difference.

One is a modern football stadium, the other is a potty.

The similarities however are that both are frequented by shite!

Where do I claim my prize?

 

[Herr Tubthumper]

On the topic of similar grounds here's RB Liepzig

 

[Mowgli37]

The architects have a decent track record stadium wise

http://www.dezeen.com/2015/07/03/si...on-one-birds-nest-chelsea-fc-stamford-bridge/

That is gorgeous.

 

[Sussex Nomad]

I think it looks like a bland attempt at some gladiatorial Colosseum. Doesn't really suit, hardly a blend in with the surroundings. I did have a bit of a giggle at the poster suggesting it looked like the Emirates though. Thumbs down from me.

 

[father_and_son]

Not keen on the design myself... different but not pleasant on the eye. Do think that it's telling how deep the stands are... that's A LOT of corporate lounges they are building! Modern footballing priorities!

 

[father_and_son]

Close up the design is pretty cool

http://www.dezeen.com/2015/12/02/he...ans-chelsea-football-stadium-redesign-london/

Not at all a realistic image.. not of those "fans" are 1. fat, bald, heavily tattooed and shirtless or from the other side of the ground... 2. suited, chinless and egg-chasers. Therefore I call bullsh*t on the designers for a completely misleading picture of the typical Chelsea attendees.

 

[studio150]

I'll be gutted when they leave Stamford Bridge. Albion's greatest ever achievement happened there.

Only feels like yesterday.

Thought you were on about that cup replay under Alan Mullery that kick started the fun with the Nigels rather than something that none us were at

 

[Hotchilidog]

I don't like it. For a Herzog and De Meuron design it's really quite dull and brutal, they have done far more interesting work.

That said I like the idea of a brick construction ala Camden Yards in baltimore so it may end up looking a lot better in real life than in the drawings.

 

[Billy the Fish]

That video doesn't really do it justice as it doesn't show its' brick structure. That alone makes it a winner for me. Also that it's not symmetrical inside.

 

[Bruntburger]

I preferred the sloped stand at the Dell. Clever how the whole stadium spits in half though, is that to make way for Roman's jumbo?

 

[Megazone]

Clever how the whole stadium spits in half though

I think it's supposed to make you reflect on John Terry's 2 faced personality.

 

[Surf's Up]

Quite an interesting exterior design but too repetitive, not enough variation, and - boring repetitive unimaginative interior, imho.

 

[Fungus]

Are there no exits for those on the lower tier?

Simple, they are beamed in and out. The gas tanks look like a safety hazard though.

 

[Paul Reids Sock]

I really like it - think it is something nice and different

 

[Triggaaar]

Not convinced.

 

[Bladders]

Like the use of brickwork, nowhere near used enough these days in a grand design.

 

[Lankyseagull]

I think Spurs' new ground knocks Chelsea's into a cocked hat - http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/new-scheme/stadium/