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 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
PROJECT PROFILE: 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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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 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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