Populous - Wembley Stadium
Projects
- London, UK
- Completion: 2007
- Capacity: 90,000
The new 90,000 seat state-of-the-art Wembley Stadium was designed by the World Stadium Team - a partnership between Populous and Foster & Partners. Designed to the highest specs, using the latest technology and offering every fan who visits an unrivalled match-day experience, the stadium continues its legendary status as the �Venue of Legends�.
Replacing the famous Twin Towers is a wonder of modern architecture. When our first sketches of an arch hit the tracing paper, we could all see the magic in that form, and understood immediately the incredible future significance of such a striking addition to the London skyline. Rising 133 metres, the Wembley Stadium arch not only provides the city of London with an iconic landmark, but holds a crucial function in supporting the 7,000 tonne steel roof structure, eliminating the need for pillars. The geometry of the seating bowl, designed as a single form rather than 4 separate stands, ensures that spectators have an unobstructed view from each of the 3 tiers.