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Populous given go-ahead for key phase of £200m Lord's cricket ground transformation
POSTED 29 Oct 2015 . BY Kim Megson
The wider masterplan will raise the ground's overall capacity to more than 30,000 Credit: Populous
Planning permission has been granted for the largest phase of the £200m (US$305m, €278m) redevelopment of Lord’s cricket ground.

Work can now begin on the South-Western Project – the second phase of a wider masterplan raising the ground's overall capacity to more than 30,000. The existing Tavern and Allen stands will be demolished and rebuilt as a single 5,200 capacity structure designed by sports architects Populous.

Other key components of the scheme include the construction of a new Thomas Lord Building with a street-facing reception and a Tavern Pub to serve spectators. The ground's Grace Gates area will also be enhanced to create a more pedestrian-friendly public realm.



According to Marylebone Cricket Club, which owns Lord’s, work will be begin in Q3 2019 at the earliest, as the venue will host the ICC Cricket World Cup earlier that year.

Work on phase one of the masterplan, the £21m (US$32m, €29m) redevelopment of the Warner Stand, also designed by Populous, began in September and will be completed in time for the 2017 season. The new-look stand will hold 2,922 spectators and feature a semi-translucent roof.
Work can now begin on the demolition of the existing Tavern and Allen stands, which will be rebuilt as a single 5,200 capacity structure designed by sports architects Populous Credit: Populous
Other key components of the scheme include the construction of a new Thomas Lord Building, which will contain a reception and staff facilities Credit: Populous
The ground's Grace Gates area will also be enhanced to create a more pedestrian-friendly public realm Credit: Populous
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Lord's Cricket Ground redevelopment
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) looks to be reconsidering plans by David Morley Architects for the £200m redevelopment of the Nursery End at Lord’s cricket ground in London, with members seemingly more focused on a £200m redevelopment of the ground’s south-west corner and Warner Stand.

Location: London , United Kingdom
Budget: £200m

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Populous given go-ahead for key phase of £200m Lord's cricket ground transformation
POSTED 29 Oct 2015 . BY Kim Megson
The wider masterplan will raise the ground's overall capacity to more than 30,000 Credit: Populous
Planning permission has been granted for the largest phase of the £200m (US$305m, €278m) redevelopment of Lord’s cricket ground.

Work can now begin on the South-Western Project – the second phase of a wider masterplan raising the ground's overall capacity to more than 30,000. The existing Tavern and Allen stands will be demolished and rebuilt as a single 5,200 capacity structure designed by sports architects Populous.

Other key components of the scheme include the construction of a new Thomas Lord Building with a street-facing reception and a Tavern Pub to serve spectators. The ground's Grace Gates area will also be enhanced to create a more pedestrian-friendly public realm.



According to Marylebone Cricket Club, which owns Lord’s, work will be begin in Q3 2019 at the earliest, as the venue will host the ICC Cricket World Cup earlier that year.

Work on phase one of the masterplan, the £21m (US$32m, €29m) redevelopment of the Warner Stand, also designed by Populous, began in September and will be completed in time for the 2017 season. The new-look stand will hold 2,922 spectators and feature a semi-translucent roof.
Work can now begin on the demolition of the existing Tavern and Allen stands, which will be rebuilt as a single 5,200 capacity structure designed by sports architects Populous Credit: Populous
Other key components of the scheme include the construction of a new Thomas Lord Building, which will contain a reception and staff facilities Credit: Populous
The ground's Grace Gates area will also be enhanced to create a more pedestrian-friendly public realm Credit: Populous
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Second phase of £200m Lord's cricket ground revamp unveiled


Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has announced the latest phase of its redevelopment plans for Lord's Cricket Ground in London, which includes the replacement of the 'tired' Tavern and Allen stands.
Lord's cricket ground switches focus to £200m Populous redevelopment


Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) looks to be reconsidering plans by David Morley Architects for the £200m redevelopment of the Nursery End at Lord’s cricket ground in London, with members seemingly more focused on a £200m redevelopment of the ground’s south-west corner and Warner Stand.
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