Tottenham release images of new stadium

Tottenham first released official details of the proposed Northumberland Development Project last year and have decided to whet our appetites with a few more pictures and details.

The 58,000 capacity stadium - which looks ever-so-slightly similar to another Premier League ground just down the road - will be the centrepiece of a complex that will include a luxury hotel, and a space for community events, such as street markets, performers, ice rink or educational activities.

“The Wall”, The World’s First Underground Stadium

The new design concept by the architecture firm MZ & Partners is termed as “The Wall”. The design is still in draft stage. The idea is to build a lawn and stand in the basement of the stadium. With a capacity to seat 11000, the idea will be a reality in 2010 and has an advantage of having fresh air beneath the feet thus adding to the overall speed of the game as players are fresh through out the game. Also due to the cashing on the ground the overall acoustics is improved as well. So this is surely a revolutionary design.

London Velopark in 2012 for Olyampic

Text from Hopkins Architects :
The VeloPark project team are delighted to unveil the design for the VeloPark at this very exciting time for British cycling following our team’s outstanding success in Beijing. We hope the venue and facilities we are creating will generate even more excitement in 2012 and then continue to be an inspiration for future generations of cyclists.

The vision for the VeloPark has always been to create a place where both beginners and elite athletes will be equally at home. Over the last year our work has involved reviewing the design with Chris Hoy and Team GB experts as well as regularly meeting with the local cycling groups who will be using the facilities after the Games.

The form of the Velodrome has been designed to express the drama and elegance of the track geometry and the project team hopes it will become one of the defining images of the Olympic Park not to mention a place where World Records will be broken. After 2012 it will continue to attract international competition and when all the outdoor circuits are complete the VeloPark will become an exciting hub for all forms of cycling in London.